Aston Villa and taking it easy

Dave Woodhall sees Villa snatch victory from the jaws of defeat from the jaws of victory.

Tigers kept at bay

Blues draw at Hull, with Andy Munro watching.

Review: All The Happy Things – “a whole lot of soul”

Jessica Harris watches an uplifting Birmingham Rep production.

Aston Villa and the finishing touch

Villa beat Bologna in the Europa League and Dave Woodhall is enjoying himself.

Unveiling B:Music’s Summer 2026 Season

Music, comedy, family entertainment – it’s all at Town and Symphony Halls.

Knowle record shop joins international showcase

Music and community at the heart of Slow Century debut Record Store Day offer.

Classically eighties

80s pop hitmakers set to play Birmingham with full orchestra this summer.

Aston Villa and the rolling news

Villa draw at Nottingham Forest as Dave Woodhall’s attention begins to wander.

The Hollywood bragging rights belong to Blues

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Wrexham in the battle of the moguls.

Aston Villa and the Italian job

Villa win in Bologna and Dave Woodhall’s vita is dolce.

Lichfield Festival 2026 – full details announced

A melting pot of stellar performers, inspiring new talent and local voices.

Warwickshire’s award-winning ideas festival returns this summer

Homegrown talent at the heart of Also 26.

Win tickets to Lakeside festival

Here’s your chance to see Madness, Bananarama, the Charlatans, EMF and more – absolutely free.

Kings Heath bookshop ready for take off

The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival.

Blues come up short – again

Andy Munro sees Blues beaten at Ipswich.

I got them Blackburn blues

Andy Munro watches Blues’ holiday programme start badly with defeat by Blackburn Rovers.

Birmingham Royal Ballet marks anniversary with gala performance

Sir Peter Wright centenary features highlights from the director and choreographer’s most beloved works.