Chance in a million

It’s Saturday, so Villa lost. Dave Woodhall winces at the recollection.

The wrong thing to do

“Don’t do stupid stuff” was Barack Obama’s foreign policy advice. The British Government clearly wasn’t listening, writes Steve Beauchampe.

Finding the bones of England

Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history

Seagulls do what seagulls always do

Andy Munro on Blues’ visit to Brighton.

Review: The Nutcracker

Simon Hale watches the Birmingham Royal Ballet overcome misfortune.

Dance Review: Yama

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a mesmerising piece at Birmingham’s Dancexchange.

It’s followers that worry me

Alan Clawley ponders a political dilemma.

Refugee help for Christmas

Birmingham’s Vietnamese-Chinese boat people gives back.

Emeralds are forever

Birmingham dates for Dutch singing star.

Review: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Richard Lutz tags along with eight year old Finn to find out how the CS Lewis classic takes to the stage.

Ahoy there

The Robin will be hosting some of the finest names to emerge from the punk and new wave scene next week.

Review: Guys and Dolls

Terry Wills watches the latest production of a Broadway classic.

Not the (Mc)Entire Tortoise

A disappointing performance by Tortoise drummer John McEntire, mourns Martin Longley.

New Art West Midlands returns for 2016

Young artistic talent to be displayed.

HS2 concede fresh talks needed on Washwood Heath

City MP continues campaign to revitalise industrial site.

Sepp Coe and Nike: Howard’s Big Ask

Confidante to the stars Sir Howard Elston answers your queries.

A mac in awe

Martin Longley caught the first in a new series of jazz improvisation gigs at the mac’s Hexagon Theatre.

Gunning down

Terry Wills on a memorable win for the Albion.

San Carlo celebrates 23 years in Birmingham

Landmark for iconic city restaurant.

Birmingham welcomes greatest start-ups increase in UK

Number of new companies in the city rises by 95% during last financial year.

Arts agency marks anniversary

Sampad Arts celebrates 25 years with the launch of a new fund for budding artists.

City students to perform at live event

Ormiston Academy students take part in Free Radio Live. Students from Birmingham Ormiston Academy are set to put their skills to the test as they take to the stage at Free Radio Live 2015 on 28th November. For the third consecutive year, students from a range of vocational pathways available at the academy in Birmingham’s…