Aston Villa and the usual opening

Villa lose at home to Arsenal and Dave Woodhall remains optimistic.

The transfer lottery?

Andy Munro discusses Blues’ transfer window so far.

Sea Change – British Youth Music Theatre

Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Hippodrome production.

Blues Wrex’em

Blues win at Wrexham, watched by Andy Munro.

One week to Moseley Folk 2026

Twentieth anniversary Moseley Folk and Arts Festival coming soon.

St. Kitts & Nevis Heritage Day fills Birmingham

More than 1,500 gather to celebrate Kittitian and Nevisian culture in Birmingham.

Screen icons to head TV station’s live event

Britt Ekland heads the bill as Talking Pictures TV comes to Redditch.

Harry Enfield – “always mischief, not malice”

Why is legendary comic Harry Enfield on the road again? Bruce Dessau finds out.

Blues badly stung by the Bees

Andy Munro sees Blues go out of the Carabao Cup at home to Brentford.

Aston Villa and a sense of loyalty

Villa losing at Brighton isn’t the only thing annoying Dave Woodhall.

Robbing the Robins

Andy Munro sees Blues snatch a last-gasp draw against Bristol City.

Flight Club Birmingham – Family Session

An afternoon at the oche featuring Helen Annetts, Charlie Statham and Joe Statham.

Knowle record shop making a mark

Slow Century Records shortlisted for national music industry award ahead of summer neighbourhood event.

Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award shortlist announced

Major comedy award announces 2026 shortlist of emerging local comics.

Glee Club launches giveaway to champion Birmingham independents

The Big Glee Giveaway offers free tickets to boost local venues.

Teenage dreams, so hard to beat

Dave Woodhall speaks to Undertones drummer Billy Doherty.

Blues blunt Blades at Bramall Lane

A goalless draw for Blues at Sheffield United is watched by Andy Munro.

International Day of Birmingham 2026 events announced

First wave of star-studded programme revealed.

Aston Villa and two ways to see it

Villa lose the Uefa Super Cup but Dave Woodhall is still impressed.

Special Editions at the Ivy

Holly Heywood enjoys an evening in a city centre highspot.

10cc legend to play Coventry

Graham Gouldman brings a Heart Full of Songs to Warwick Arts Centre.

Just my Imagination

Leee John, frontman of British jazz funk legends Imagination, returns to Birmingham.

Swans put to flight

Blues start their season proper with a Carabao Cup win at Swansea City.

Birmingham Heritage Week launched

Mailbox tunnels, Perrott’s Folly and cemetery catacombs among sites opening across the city.

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial launches open call

Offering jewellery practitioners the chance to exhibit at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Joe Lycett to celebrate Alexandra Theatre’s anniversary

Hometown comic announced for landmark birthday celebrations.

A day to remember

Andy Munro sees Blues’ pre-season boosted as they beat Barcelona.

Birmingham: Rooted in Talent

Dave Woodhall watches a new film and an old band with one thing in common.

International Day of Birmingham returns for third year

Annual celebration will take place to honour Birminghams across the globe.

Birmingham Weekender reveals full line-up

Mirror balls, DJs and world-class performances in the city centre.