Aston Villa and so much to answer for

Villa lose at Manchester City and Dave Woodhall is hoping for instant improvement.

Brewers droop

Blues’ win at Burton Albion is watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and the ever-gathering pace

Villa beat Newcastle United. Dave Woodhall looks forward to what comes next.

Blues crawl against Crawley

Andy Munro watches Blues’ goalless draw with Crawley Town.

A Thousand Splendid Suns – “grips from start to finish”

Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep to see a haunting tale of Afghan politics.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival marks tenth anniversary

Epic return for free festival showcasing the best hip-hop talent.

Piano virtuoso plays Birmingham’s Kitchen Garden Cafe

New Orleans meets Kings Heath with Dom Pipkin.

Aston Villa and where we belong

Villa go out of the Champions League after a night to remember for Dave Woodhall.

CVC: “peace and love and good times”

Holly Heywood sees Cardiff come to Coventry’s Kasbah.

The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”

The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.

Wembley woes

Andy Munro is at Wembley to see Blues beaten by Peterborough United.

Aston Villa and the next stage

Dave Woodhall sees Villa comfortably win at Southampton.

Brummie footballer turned boxer aims to rule Europe

How West Brom rejection fuels Shakan Pitters’ European boxing dream.

2025 Lichfield Festival – full details announced

World premieres, young artists showcased and big names set for summer spectacular.

Aston Villa and the hinges of battle

Dave Woodhall watches Villa lose to Paris St Germain and remains optimistic.

Not Posh enough

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Peterborough to win promotion to the Championship.

Liza Goddard: “There is nothing better than live performance”

The acclaimed actress talks about a life on the stage.

Aston Villa and just another week

Villa beat Nottingham Forest and Dave Woodhall is looking forward.

Tykes tamed

Andy Munro sees Blues ease past Barnsley.

Great Places in Birmingham UK to Meet New People

How to find what you’re looking for.

Birmingham’s hospitality heroes celebrated at awards

1000 Trades named Pub of the Year.

Aston Villa and the month of destiny

Villa win at Brighton as Dave Woodhall begins to imagine.

Rovers run out of Gas

Andy Munro watches Blues win at Bristol Rovers.

Tat Vision – Glued to the Box

Four Lads in Jeans artist returns with his debut exhibition.

Cosford calling

Soar into Easter with Pilot Training at the RAF Museum Midlands.

Aston Villa and daring to dream

Villa beat Preston in the FA Cup as Dave Woodhall sees a plan unfolding.

Taming of the Shrews

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Shrewsbury Town.

Shadows by Ballet Black: “utterly absorbing”

Jessica Harris is entranced at Birmingham Rep.

Something new under the Suns

Roxana Sibert, director of the Rep’s production A Thousand Splendid Suns, describes her work.

Dance organisations form working group to assist disabled

Barriers to Progression and Employment in Dance for Disabled People.