Aston Villa and the outside influence

Dave Woodhall watches Villa lose to Brighton and other events.

Feeling blue

Blues are relegated despite beating Norwich City but Andy Munro is Keeping Right On.

It was forty-five years ago today

This Town stars, musicians and fans mark 2-Tone anniversary at special BBC event.

Aston Villa and it keeps happening

Villa lose to Olympiacos as Dave Woodhall is reminded of times past.

Review: The Buddha of Suburbia

A new take on a modern classic, as seen by Jessica Harris.

Kevin Rowland: “I don’t think about strangling people”

Dave Woodhall talks to legendary Dexys frontman Kevin Rowland.

The Voice and the victory

Dave Woodhall talks to Vince Freeman, singer and survivor.

Just Be You at the MAC

New musical family show premieres in Birmingham.

Aston Villa and the old annoyance

Dave Woodhall watches Villa draw at home to Chelsea.

Squeaky bum time (continued)

Andy Munro watches Blues draw at Huddersfield Town and wonders what the future holds.

Loving it

Doing it yourself with Holly Ross, singer and musiican with The Lovely Eggs.

Review: Silence

Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful Tara Theatre production.

B:Music announces collaboration with Abbey Road studios

Legendary studios to join with Birmingham music charity to launch photography awards.

Jewellery Quarter church in battle against the elements

Birmingham landmark hits £100,000 fundraising mark but “time is running out”.

Aston Villa and the growing sense of belief

Villa’s win over Bournemouth has Dave Woodhall dreaming again.

Blues grind out a draw with the Millers

Andy Munro sees drawing at Rotherham edge Blues a point nearer safety.

Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost

Jessica Harris reviews the Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest production.

Aston Villa and looking the other way

Villa beat Lille in the Uefa Conference League. That’s one thing Dave Woodhall likes.

Tickets now on sale for Brum Rocks Live!

Turn up and become a rock star.

The show will go on

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival director Jim Simpson has something to say on the festival’s future.

Dressner-ing for Kings Heath

American singer to play Kitchen Garden Cafe.

Gangsters, ghost towns and gloves, oven

Half Man Half Biscuit hit Coventry, accompanied by Dave Woodhall.

Aston Villa and the sheer delight

Villa win at Arsenal and Dave Woodhall is more than happy.

Mr Blue Sky – not Mr sky blue

Blues beat Coventry and Andy Munro is happy.

Aston Villa and they just keep going

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat French side Lille.

Review: Sunn O))) & Jesse Sykes

Joe Costello is temporarily deafened at Coventry’s HMV Empire.

Review: Blue Beard

Jessica Harris enjoys a thoughtful Birmingham Rep production.

Bluebirds put Blues to flight

As Blues are beaten at home by Cardiff City, Andy Munro tries to remain optimistic.

Lichfield festival line-up announced

All-star line-up set for cathedral city.

Lobster and the Marrs Bar

Birmingham band to play Worcester venue.