Aston Villa and the old traditions
Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Wolves at Villa Park.
Comedy at the Castle 2026 line-up announced
Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year.
Squeezing into Birmingham
Biggest-ever venues for iconic band.
Aston Villa and expecting the unexpected
Villa beat Young Boys with Dave Woodhall watching and learning.
Blues bag a point
Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Albion.
Keep smiling and leave the audience happy
Dave Woodhall speaks to Skids frontman Richard Jobson.
Aston Villa and the new improvement
Villa win at Leeds, Dave Woodhall is happy.
Canaries snuffed out
Andy Munro sees Blues convincingly beat Norwich City.
The Nutcracker: “captivating from beginning to end.”
The Hippodrome’s pre-Christmas offering is enjoyed by Jessica Harris.
Sleeping Beauty: “a panto not to be missed”
Helen Annetts and Joe Statham take a trip to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre as Christmas begins.
Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
Jessica Harris has a mixed time with Birmingham Rep’s seasonal offering.
Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”
Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.
Dickens, Birmingham and Christmas, and Chinn
Dickens’ love affair with Birmingham to be explored at Christmas event.
Birmingham Town Hall to receive blue plaque
Landmark commemoration of Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol.
United By 2022 launches Ideas Made Real campaign
£50,000 funding available for social action projects.
Bringing the Light in December
CBSO to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham.
New book brings city university’s story to life
Birmingham City University’s 182 year-old history celebrated in print.
Royal honour for Birmingham charity
Conies childrens’ charity given highest accolade.
Stars gather to honour ELO legend
Richard Tandy Memorial Concert Raises £9,000 for RBC Scholarship Fund.
B:Music launches special fundraising auction and lottery
The chance to win memorable prizes and support refurbishment of Birmingham Town Hall.
Drummer to the stars promises fireworks in Birmingham
David ‘Greenie’ Green set to star with Adam Ant at Symphony Hall.
B:Festive this Christmas and New Year
Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
Aston Villa and going through the gears
Villa beat Bournemouth as Dave Woodhall looks forward with optimism,
Blues get lost in the smog
Blues are beaten at Middlesbrough, watched by Andy Munro.
Aston Villa and getting back to football
Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv on a thankfully quiet night all-round.
Lions tamed
On a soggy night at St Andrews Andy Munro is warmed by Blues beating Millwall.
Record shop opening in Knowle
Rock DJ and mental health nurse opens new venture.
Pioneering women’s rights campaigner to be celebrated
Birmingham Civic Society and Bournville Village Trust to unveil Dame Elizabeth Cadbury blue plaque.
Bruce Foxton announces UK tour starting in Birmingham
New wave legend back on the road.
Real-life Fiddler on the Roof
Award-winning musical comes to The Alex for festive season.