The relief column

Villa got away with a 1-1 draw at Preston, as Dave Woodhall comments.

Blankety blank

Andy Munro on Blues’ goalless draw at home to Brentford.

Peter Pan: ‘…a Crimbo winner, a nutcase classic’

Richard Lutz can’t get enough of panto at the Hippodrome.

Balti or bust

Andy Munro, who knows a few things about the subject, on the state of Birmingham’s greatest culinary export.

Rowett’s return

Andy Munro watches as Blues beat Stoke 2-0.

At the end of the day

Villa get back on track with a 1-0 win at Swansesa that has Dave Woodhall thinking back.

Opulence at Opheem

Andy Munro visits a worthy recent addition to Birmingham’s restaurant scene.

Aston Villa and the jaws of victory

Villa managed to led slip a two-goal lead against against Leeds. Dave Woodhall has seen it all before.

Blues’ end of the pier show

Andy Munro talks about Blues and a win at Wigan.

Listening to the bend of the river

Richard Lutz hears the river flow

The Carnival is never over

Bernie Jackson sings along with Maddy Prior’s festive frolics.

China comes to Sandwell

Sandwell Business Ambassadors join Sandwell council to meet Chinese government officials.

Tree-mendous recycling scheme to boost hospice

Have your Christmas tree recycled and help John Taylor Hospice.

Two sounds clash at Sutton Town Hall

Ballroom dancefloor inspires sound clash event.

South & City College on-site beauty salons relaunched

Salon industry investment and training takes college to next level.

Sir Howard: I did not use my charity as a money laundering machine

Sir Howard Elston, a saint who walks among us, explains why his charity is being hounded by agents of evil.

New Birmingham Airport CEO named

Former head of Luton Airport to take over.

Chance for businesses to boost online expertise

Free digital workshops aim to get businesses online savvy in 2019.

Words of wisdom from Millennium Point scholarship winners

Top tips ahead of fully paid-for university scholarship deadline.

Cure Leukaemia honours 2018 champions

Awards ceremony pays tribute to fundraisers.

Hospice staff delight patients with surprise festive party

Musical treat for Birmingham St Mary’s patients.

An off day in Aston

Dave Woodhall endured a cold and damp Villa Park as Villa drew 2-2 with Stoke.

Making a point

Blues draw at Blackburn with Andy Munro watching.

A Christmas Carol: “…a delight, 9.5 out of ten…”

Richard Lutz – with help from eleven year old Finn – checks out a Christmas cracker.

Record help for Birmingham homeless charity

Let’s Feed Brum gifted with city’s support this Christmas.

Birmingham Conservatives criticise council action over bin dispute

Lack of contingency plan will lead to “worst ever” Christmas collections.

Employers join forces with schools in careers workshops

Business and education join forces to deliver career boost to 3,500 Black Country pupils.

Christmas in full swing at City Social

Birmingham festivities ready for final frantic fortnight.

Christmas classic marks anniversary at Birmingham Rep

The Snowman celebrates 25 years on stage.

Grand Central Station to aid homeless charity

Christmas event at railway station in aid of SIFA Fireside.