Happy old year
Villa saw out 2017 with a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough, as Dave Woodhall reports.
Hallelujah!
Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ win over Leeds.
Christmas tree recycling service at four city parks
Get rid of your trees the environmentally-friendly way in January.
Sir Howard: Winter shock claim row horror exclusive
Sir Howard Elston lifts the snowy lid on the cold weather that has beleaguered UK-ville.
The situation now almost vacant
Villa lost to Brentford on Boxing Day, with Dave Woodhall pondering changes.
Same old same old
Andy Munro watches Blues’ defeat at home to Norwich City. He’s seen it all before.
Screengrab: Fjord fiesta
Richard Lutz peers into his crystal box set to unveil the best movies on TV this week.
Where there’s life there’s hope
Andy Munro sees a straw to clutch in Blues’ 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
End of season’s greetings
Villa drew at home to Sheffield United on Saturday. Dave Woodhall was not impressed.
Avoid that Christmas quiz….and other dire Yuletide warnings
Richard Lutz sifts through the charred remains of another week
One-off for Digbeth
Birmingham club night set for New Year’s Eve launch.
Toys ‘R’ Them
The UK’s largest toy and collector’s fair is at the NEC on Wednesday December 27th.
School collects 2,500 tins for struggling families
Solihull students collect for those in need this winter.
Stephen’s Circuses
Ahead of his gig at Warwick Arts Centre on Thursday 18th January, Bria Donaldson spoke to Stephen K Amos.
Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Four businesses secure backing as part of £250 million commitment to region’s SMEs.
Honorary degree for record label boss
Founder of Revolver Records to be honoured at University ceremony.
First Conservatoire concerts to be broadcast on Radio Three
Chance for all to hear stunning performers in new building.
Festive revellers reminded: be safe, book your taxi home
Council issues Christmas warning against using illegal cabs rides.
Yardley Santa and helpers brings cheer to hospice
Festive surprise for Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice patients.
Green today, gone tomorrow for government number two
Sir Howard Elston, our Westminster man in the know, disentangles the laments of Damian Green.
Concerns about commercial letting aired at property conference
Landlord raises alarm about pace of Birmingham office lettings.
Don’t be lonely this Christmas. Brummies urged
Birmingham widow takes steps against “harmful effects of loneliness”.
The sin of Pride
Villa lost 2-0 at Derby on Saturday. Dave Woodhall talks about it.
Screengrab: 241, Yankee style
Two films that helped define America’s image of itself hits the box this week, says Richard Lutz.
Rock Bottom
Andy Munro gets a familiar feeling watching Blues get beaten 2-1 by QPR.
Islamic Relief helps domestic abuse charity
Almost £50,000 given to help women affected by domestic abuse.
Cadbury World unveils more dates for hit pantomime
Sweet treat for panto lovers at Bournville.
Boost for Birmingham property company
Barclays and Cambridge University join forces to help UK businesses scale up.
£10,000 reward offered following pensioner death
Charity offers reward for information after death of pensioner subject to brutal attack.
Inspirational Conservatoire now in print
First illustrated history of one of Britain’s finest performing arts schools.