Aston Villa and seeing the old one out

Villa beat Burnley while Dave Woodhall reflects on the match and the year.

Blues stalemate with the Robins

Andy Munro endures Blues’ goalless draw with Bristol City.

Aston Villa and the well-trodden path

Villa lose to Manchester United as Dave Woodhall watches.

Feet of clay against the Potters

Andy Munro sees Blues get beaten by Stoke City.

Blues’ pilgrims progress

Blues drawing at Plymouth Argyle leaves Andy Munro happy.

Aston Villa and the season of frustration

Villa draw with Sheffield United; Dave Woodhall ruminates.

Suede alive

Joe Costello watches Suede re-visited at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

Spa-rkling preparation for the festive season

Helen Annetts steps into Christmas at The Spa at Breedon Priory.

Remembrance service held for city homeless

Taking time at Christmas to remember homeless who passed away in Birmingham.

Residents celebrate saving their playing fields

City council rejects plans for new housing development.

Why Becoming a Taxi Driver In Birmingham Could Be a Worthy Career Change

New year, new career?

Sing loud and look confident

Zombies singer Colin Blunstone shares the secrets of vocal success.

From New York to Symphony Hall

Talking to Graham Gouldman, 10cc frontman and songwriter extraordinaire.

Half full or half empty?

Blues are beaten by Leicester City but Andy Munro still finds some consolation.

Review: Kazuki conducts Beethoven’s Eroica

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the CBSO’s latest.

Diamonds and Jools

Dave Woodhall has an evening with Jools Holland’s Rhythm’n’Blues Orchestra at Symphony Hall.

Aston Villa and that’s the way to do it

Villa beat Brentford and Dave Woodhall doesn’t really care how.

Cote of many flavours

An evening at Cote in Solihull has set up Holly Heywood for the festive season.

Aston Villa and the pleasant journey

Dave Woodhall watches TV as Villa beat Zrinjski Mostar.

Awayday blues – but in the right way

Andy Munro enjoys Blues winning at Cardiff City.

Review: The Fair Maid of the West

Jessica Harris is taken by this RSC production.

Alexandra launches new season

Laugh, sing and be entertained at city centre theatre.

Aston Villa and making history

Villa beat Arsenal at home. So what’s new says Dave Woodhall.

Keep right on or the end of the road?

Blues are beaten at Coventry. Andy Munro contemplates Wayne Rooney’s future.

Bookshops and music venue combine for new festival

Funding confirmed for inaugural Literature & Music Festival in Kings Heath.

Former Big Issue seller issues charity single

Vernon’s Song – a Christmas anthem for the homeless.

Trentham Live announce Jess Glynne to headline

Second headliner for Staffordshire festival.

Hugh Cornwell to play Leamington

Singer adds The Primitives to UK tour.

Aston Villa and lucky fourteen

Villa best Manchester City on a memorable night. Dave Woodhall reports.

Review: The Bodyguard

Simon Hale watches the enjoyable-in-parts Christmas offering from the Alexandra Theatre.