Ram raided
Blues’ defeat at home to Derby, as witnessed by Andy Munro.
Teacher recruitment roadshow comes to Birmingham
Aspiring teachers encouraged to attend Train to Teach roadshow.
Something for the weekend
Foodie Frances Cope gives us a seasonal weekend treat.
100 Up for RAF at Cosford
Doors opening to 100 Cockpits and Cabs for RAF centenary year.
May to Prez: Trumpville is a sh*thole
The latest report from the hot desk of Sir Howard Elston
Birmingham students to debate role of the Commonwealth
Event hopes to spotlight effect on Britain’s relations with the world.
Birmingham jazz photography exhibition enters final month
Last chance to see record of 2017 festival.
Lady keeps singing the blues
Talking to British blues veteran Connie Lush.
New Art West Midlands announce 2018 displays
Emerging talents to be exhibited throughout the region.
Birmingham City Mission sleepout – participants wanted
Have a bad night’s sleep and help a good cause.
Come and Sing with Birmingham Bach Choir
Annual workshop gives singers an opportunity to explore a leading choral work with celebrated conductor.
City university opens new building.
New education hub provides learning spaces for thousands of Birmingham students.
Family shows set for Artrix
Plenty for all at Bromsgrove’s arts centre.
Dudley pupils put through paces at fire station
Black Country enterprise agency provide employment learning skills to young people.
I Feel Vine
Brian Donladson talks to the puntastic Tim Vine.
New theatre for 2018 from Theatre Absolute
Coventry theatres announce groundbreaking productions.
Additional flights to Hurghada for Midlands holidaymakers
TUI adds almost 5,000 seats to the Red Sea destination from Birmingham Airport.
Loving Lou C
Comedian Lou Conran talks to Dave Woodhall about loss and her new show.
Jazzlines announce Winter/ Spring 2018 programme
Top female artists and a tribute to Birmingham legend feature.
Book launch warns against digital overload
International experts to launch pioneering digital leadership book at Birmingham tech hub.
Waxing and wailing
Charity leg wax aims to raise funds for hospice.
MasterChef Pros finalist pops up at Staying Cool
MasterChef finalist launches exciting year for Staying Cool and The Wilderness.
The ever-changing game
Dave Woodhall reflects on Villa in the FA Cup and the passing of two claret and blue greats.
Bitter for the Brewers
Andy Munro watches Blues progress to the FA Cup round four.
TV’s crown affair
Will Mapplebeck dives into his Christmas flatscreen and gets a right royal bucket of enjoyment.
Jewellery Jazz
Another interesting night promised by Birmingham Jazz.
Screengrab: Meet the parents horror show
Richard Lutz warns you there’s a good old-fashioned horror film on your flatscreen this week.
WMCA unveils proposed budget and mayoral precept for 2018/19
New body to raise funds for continued infrastructure expansion.
Benjamin Williams Leader: Blest by the Suns of Home
Home city exhibition of Worcester painter’s work.
Autism friendly screenings coming to Birmingham
Cinemas to put on suitable screenings for families.