Review: Symphonic Sessions

Simon Hale dines out on the latest serving from Hockley Social Club & the CBSO.

Aston Villa and blue skies regardless

Villa’s good form continues with a 2-1 win over Leicester City. Dave Woodhall reports.

Review: Osees

Joe Costello looks back a few weeks to a memorable moment.

Review: The Nutcracker

Jessica Harris is enchanted by the Birmingham Royal Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Aston Villa and the headline act

Villa lose at home to Manchester City with Dave Woodhall finding solace in defeat.

Birmingham students release Christmas single

CORE Education Trust and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire record track for Shelter.

Iconic brewry resumes home delivery

Davenports’ famous Beer at Home is back – with exclusive launch in Birmingham.

Christmas comes to Bournville

Cadbury World launches brand-new Storytime with Santa magical experience.

Review: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Joe Costello chances across a night of aural extremes.

Aston Villa and another few steps forward

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa win at Crystal Palace.

I do like to be beside the Seasiders

Blues win at home against Blackpool with Andy Munro watching.

Library of Birmingham unveils Shakespeare-inspired collection

New community-curated exhibition opens in the Shakespeare Memorial Room.

BBC Good Food Show Winter opens

BBC Good Food Show Winter is now open at the NEC.

Commonwealth Games funding aims to tackle inactivity

Funds awarded to the Black Country to build Games legacy.

Conservation appeal launched to save Birmingham’s star treasures

Fundraising aims to conserve historic artworks.

Forgotten hills remembered

Grant awarded for South West Shropshire, Powys and North Herefordshire tourist trail.

Blue plaque commemorating Worcester’s first Mayor unveiled

Charter 400 project marks anniversary of historic landmark.

Grinding it out

Blues got a point at Coventry with Andy Munro watching.

Digbeth Dining Club opens in Longbridge

New venture to provid permanent venue for expansion.

Sixes the best

Immersive social cricket comes to Birmingham.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

More young talent comes to town.

Forest flying high

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce Forest Live dates for the summer.

Keeping Your Workplace Safe in all Seasons: Common Seasonal Business Hazards

Tips for ensuring your employees and customers stay safe.

Aston Villa and the dawning of a new era

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Brighton on an afternoon to remember.

To Hull and back, again

Blues go down at Hull City with Andy Munro commenting.

Review: One Snowy Night

Jessica Harris watched Slot Machine Theatre’s production at the Midland Arts Centre.

South bound

Offshoot of legends to play local date.

Carlos Acosta unveils Cadbury World’s Christmas creation

Birmingham Royal Ballet star reveals cracking chocolate masterpiece.

Fixed it

Thrilling new Midlands-made movie set for general release.

Flybe announces new Birmingham headquarters

Birmingham Airport to host renewed airline.