Aston Villa and getting beyond a joke

Villa find another way to avoid victory at Old Trafford. Dave Woodhall isn’t surprised.

Local film wins nomination at Birmingham Film Festival

Composer Sasha Wilkins nominated for Best Original Score at Birmingham Film Festival.

Swans sunk – in the end

Andy Munro sees Blues go top of the Championship by beating Swansea City.

B:Festive this Christmas and New Year

Town Hall and Symphony Hall programme for the festive season.

Digbeth Dining Club brings back Sear & Smoke

Midlands’ original barbecue culture festival to make fiery return in 2027.

Our House: Two Joes, one absolute star

Pip Gorringe has an evening of Madness watching Sutton Coldfield Musical Youth Theatre.

Lions tamed

Andy Munro spends a successful evening as Blues beat Millwall at St Andrews.

Aston Villa and the learning curve

Villa lose to Barcelona in the Champions League. Dave Woodhall isn’t too downhearted.

Win tickets to 360 Play

Your chance to enjoy Birmingham’s new family entertainment venue – absolutely free.

Birmingham youth theatre presents

Stage2’s upcoming production of The Watsons to play at the Crescent.

Simply still the Best

Award-winning Tina Turner tribute coming to Redditch.

Aston Villa and yet another yet another corner

Villa draw at home to Fulham with Dave Woodhall watching.

Blues too Impish for Lincoln

Andy Munro is impressed by Blues’ win away at Lincoln City.

The Turn of the Screw: “powerful in its punch”

Jessica Harris has a frightening pre-Halloween time at Birmingham Rep.

Middlemarch Parts 1 and 2: “crackling with energy and life”

Jessica Harris watches the RSC production of a nineteenth-century masterpiece.

Aston Villa and at least they’re consistent

Villa go out of the League Cup at Bournemouth. Dave Woodhall is resigned to it.

Lushious in the storm

Helen Annetts and Adria Beattie step away from the storm for some relaxation and rejuvenation.

Mostly Jazz 2027 first headliners announced

Fat Freddy’s Drop and DJ Shadow to top Sunday bill.

How Self-Storage Can Help Your Small Business Grow in Birmingham

Small business leads to big storage.

Bluebirds fly high

Andy Munro sees Blues beaten at Cardiff City.

Aston Villa and the triumph of good

Villa beat Manchester City with Dave Woodhall, amongst others, jubilant.

Night Owl goes all out for Halloween

Six unique events and venue transformations at Digbeth nightspot.

From last orders to a new chapter

Birmingham’s Anchor celebrates its comeback with a week of events.

Aston Villa and a link with the past

Villa beat Viking Stavanger in the Champions League while Dave Woodhall is drawing parallels.

The Undertones: “never long before another highlight”

Chris Winter relives his schooldays with an evening at the Institute.

B:Music unveils its Winter programme

Legends, family fun and a touch of the unusual in iconic venues.

Sampad announces exciting 2026/27

Programme of South Asian arts in Birmingham includes theatre, dance and walking.

Lottery boost for Worcester cinema

Scala Worcester awarded funding to celebrate the city’s cinema heritage.

Aston Villa and extraordinary times

Villa round off a memorable week with a win at Newcastle. Dave Woodhall looks on.

Blues put the Rs through the hoops

Andy Munro watches Blues beat QPR.