Aston Villa and the surprise packet

Villa draw 1-1 at Leicester in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Dave Woodhall watches with pleasure.

Tourism board aims to boost region’s visitor economy

West Midlands tourism champions urged to apply for new board role.

Youth takes the stage at Old Rep

Funding enables youth productions to perform.

DanceXchange announce new performance season

World premieres included in innovatiove programme.

True grit

Keir Highways gritters hit the road thanks to A1 Training.

Birmingham Airport welcomes new Greek route

Direct flights to Athens begin for summer.

Lyra McKee awarded posthumous Masters degree

“Very special student” honoured at Birmingham City University.

Vienna added to Birmingham Airport destinations

Austrian Airlines launches new route to capital.

Digital publisher launches social media agency

Updates Media move into social first media, content & publishing.

Mixing it

Brian Donaldson talks to comic Romesh Ranganathan.

Walsall riding school gains disabled accreditation

Centre aims to provide riding opportunities for disabled people.

Birmingham Jazz presents

More quality music at the 1,000 Trades.

Blue for you

Local dates for blues artists.

Aston Villa and the ongoing saga

Villa go out of the FA Cup at Fulham. Dave Woodhall reflects.

Getting a wigging and the misery of Mowbray

Andy Munro reports on a mixed few days at St Andrews.

Record year for Birmingham charity

LoveBrum’s donations to local good causes tops £70,000 in 2019.

Music event tunes into training and employment

Showcase for skills, talent and learning.

John Taylor Hospice celebrates 110th anniversary

Landmark for one of the country’s oldest hospices.

Aston Villa and the font of all knowledge

Villa win 2-1 at Burnley as Dave Woodhall claims part of the credit.

A year in music

Stephen Pennell looks back at a vintage year for Birmingham music.

The blame game

Blues go down 5-4 to Leeds amd Andy Munro is concerned.

Aston Villa and the new dawn fading

Villa lose 3-0 at Watford and Dave Woodhall ponders on decisions to be made.

Aston Villa and the season of goodwill

Villa beat Norwich 1-0. Dave Woodhall watches.

Slow burn at Blackburn

Blues draw 1-1 at Blackburn, leaving Andy Munro impressed.

Review: The Clause

Stephen Pennell watches The Clause coming home.

Soul sister and friends

Stephen Pennell catches another blast from Birmingham’s best new talent.

West Midlands leaders build relationships ahead of China summit

Region’s senior leaders attend MIPIM Asia and Hong Kong Science Park.

Aston Villa and the gathering clouds

Villa lose 3-1 at home to Southampton. Dave Woodhall is not happy about the afternoon’s events.

Tigers too fierce for tepid Blues

Andy Munro on Blues’ 3-0 defeat at Hull City.

Coolair arrives at Platform 21

Cannock firm wins contract for city centre refurbishment.