Aston Villa and auld lang syne

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw at home to Brighton.

No illuminations against Blackpool

Andy Munro watches Blues’ goaless draw at home to Blackpool.

Aston Villa and another dead end

Villa lose at Newcastle with Dave Woodhall wondering.

Burton gone for one

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Burton Albion.

Blues go top of the Christmas tree

Andy Munro watches Blues’ festive win at Crawley Town.

Aston Villa and the reckoning

Villa’s win over Manchester City leaves Dave Woodhall smiling.

Peaky Blinders-themed restaurant opens at Birmingham Airport

Simon Hale visits the latest connection with the hit TV series.

First World Screen Tourism Summit for Birmingham

‘Set-jetters’ conference to promote film and TV location visits.

How To Navigate Life with Mobility Solutions in a New City

Making the best of wherever you are.

Local night venues complete sexual harassment training

Rollout of training for staff from music businesses and venues completed.

Kazuki conducts Bruckner 9: “emotionally powerful”

Simon Hale is entranced by the CBSO at Symphony Hall.

Breaking Down the Costs and Benefits of Quality Standards

Because quality counts.

BCMG explore reggae with Basil Gabbidon

Reggae Origins marks Bob Marley’s birthday with a journey through the history of Handsworth reggae.

At Trentham announce first big names

Ocean Colour Scene to headline on Friday 30th May 2025.

Lobster hold Christmas party at the Night Owl

Birmingham reggae outfit to host live music event at popular Digbeth venue.

Blues cruise against the Pirates

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Bristol Rovers.

Aston Villa and playing the game

Dave Woodhall reflects on Villa’s defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Twelfth Night: “surely a winner this Christmas”

Jessica Harris gets into the festive mood with the RSC.

Warwick Castle comedy festival line-up announced

Frankie Boyle and Paul Smith to headline Cobra presents Comedy at the Castle 2025.

Exit for Exeter

Blues beat Exeter City to move a step closer to Wembley. Andy Munro watches.

Aston Villa and the Big League

Villa beat Leipzig in the Champions League. Dave Woodhall’s enjoying it.

More big names for the Warwick Sessions

GRAMMY winners Train added to stellar line-up for 2025.

Introducing: Club Colette

Birmingham is getting a new underground club.

Bez on Broad Street

Happy Mondays star to deliver DJ set at Birmingham nightclub.

Aston Villa and the time of the season

Villa beat Southampton as Dave Woodhall keeps a weather eye out.

A barnstormer in Barnsley

Andy Munro watches Blues win at Barnsley.

The Book of Mormon: “blasphemy and hilarity”

The acclaimed religious satire has Simon Hale amongst an enthusiastic audience at the Alex.

Finding Santa: “misses the mark”

Jessica Harris watches Little Angel Theatre production at the Midlands Arts Centre.

Stockport get the Blues

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Stockport County.

Aston Villa and the great restart

Villa beat Brentford and Dave Woodhall is as relieved as everyone else.