First wave of Mostly 2026 artists announced
Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra head list of top names.
Edgbaston redevelopment moves another step forward
Stand demolition paves way for next stage of Edgbaston Masterplan.
Aston Villa and the changing expectations
An optimistic Dave Woodhall sees Villa win at West Ham.
Valiants hold on for a point.
Andy Munro sees Blues draw with Charlton.
Aston Villa and the secret of just doing enough
Villa beat Basel in the Europa League with Dave Woodhall reflecting.
Review: The BFG
Jessica Harris watches “a giant of a show” at the RSC.
Moseley Folk announces first 2026 artists
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival line-up starts to be released.
Blues shot down by the Rangers
Andy Munro watches as Blues are beaten by QPR.
The Owl Who Came for Christmas: “a winner”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the MAC’s Christmas show.
Saints go marching on
Andy Munro watches Blues go down at Southampton.
The Forsyte Saga Pts I & II: “powerful, immersive”
The RSC’s production of a period masterpiece enthrals Jessica Hale.
Aston Villa and the circle of life
Villa beat Arsenal with Dave Woodhall finding many reasons to celebrate.
Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is back
Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026.
Aston Villa and the road best travelled
Villa win at Brighton with Dave Woodhall enjoying life.
The tale of Birmingham’s great friend
Living Brummie legend Carl Chinn talks about Charles Dickens and Birmingham while Dave Woodhall listens.
I guess that’s why they call it the Blues
Andy Munro sees Blues beat Watford at St Andrews.
Acclaim for new Hollywood Shakespeare production
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new Hamnet film.
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.