Aston Villa and the great restart

Villa beat Brentford and Dave Woodhall is as relieved as everyone else.

XOYO to celebrate New Year’s Eve

A Weird & Wonderful show returns.

Smokey Robinson to play Birmingham

Motown legend celebrates landmark anniversary with UK tour.

Smethwick Puppetry Festival to return in 2025

Free and low-cost events for all the family, in community venues.

How Lifestyle Changes Can Enhance Sexual Health in Men

Keep fit in all areas of life.

Have yourselves a Maddy little Christmas

Folk legend Maddy Prior talks about Christmas and carols.

Aston Villa and the time for reflection

Villa’s poor form continues with defeat at Chelsea, watched by Dave Woodhall.

Blues do like to be beside the seaside

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Blackpool in the FA Cup.

Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai – promoter can’t choose

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn talks about the upcoming flyweight battle.

Aston Villa and it could have been

Dave Woodhall watches Villa draw at home to Juventus.

Grecians put to flight

Andy Munro sees Blues get back to winning ways at Exeter.

New book recalls Birmingham’s eighties nightlife

The Dirty Stopout’s Guide to 1980’s Birmingham brings back memories of people, places and events.

A Laugh Supreme opens at Eastside

Stand-up meets jazz in new Eastside Jazz Club series.

Christmas at the Castle

Helen Annetts and family visit Warwick Castle’s festive spectacular.

Nick Cave: “an exhilarating evening”

Joe Costello is present for a night of traffic-interrupted musical ambience.

The Nutcracker: “a Christmas treat for all”

Jessica Harris watches Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive treat.

Aston Villa and the sheer frustration

Villa draw with Crystal Palace and Dave Woodhall’s spirits are dampened.

Town too Shrew-d for Blues

Andy Munro watches Blues lose at Shrewsbury Town.

A Christmas Carol: “moments of sheer exuberance”

Jessica Harris gets festive with A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Rep.

Christmas Light Trail returns to Warwick Castle

Mile-long magical spectacular set to enchant visitors.

Understanding Rubber Door Seal Profiles and Their Applications in the UK

Making sure you fit the best.

Light is coming

Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed.

Skids/Spear of Destiny: “criminally overlooked”

Dave Woodhall ventures into long-charted territory for a post-punk panorama.

Centre Stage: Double Bass & Friends – “thoroughly entertaining”

Simon Hale has an enjoyable afternoon at the CBSO Centre.

The Red Shoes: “passion has a price”

Jessica Harris shudders through the RSC’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s dark classic.

Two weeks until BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase

Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy.

Dodging around with Glee

Comic Larry Dean talks at length about his new show.

Birmingham music man wins lifetime achievement award

Local legend honoured at 2024 Birmingham Awards.

Northampton cobble together a point

Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Northampton Town.

Aston Villa and the forces to overcome

Dave Woodhall watches a familiar story as Villa lose to Liverpool.