Christmas classic marks anniversary at Birmingham Rep
The Snowman celebrates 25 years on stage.
Grand Central Station to aid homeless charity
Christmas event at railway station in aid of SIFA Fireside.
Birmingham Rep links Christmas play with transplant appeal
Heart appeal is a Wiz of an idea.
Festival of Light enchants Bromsgrove town centre
Magical atmosphere created by carnival procession.
The Robbin’ Robins
Andy Munro watches Blues lose at home to Bristol City.
Two-two to the referee
Dave Woodhall watches as Villa draw 2-2 at Albion.
Dog day afternoon and other tails
Richard Lutz goes to The Edge.
Looking back, looking forward
Dave Woodhall talks to Pete Williams, Oldbury’s greatest musical export.
Countdown to Brindleyplace’s Winter Film Festival
City hospice to benefit from big screen spectaculars.
Arts initiative hailed as boost to Birmingham’s cultural scene
First two artists selected for year-long Bruntwood and Grand Union artists-in residence scheme.
Howard: New Brexit stamps issued- exclusive
Sir Howard Elston, The Queen’s Surveyor of Great Art, lifts the lid on HM’s new series of postage stamps .
Carols and Capers at Town Hall
Folk legend to play Christmas show.
Villa only score three goals
Villa’s goalscoring form continues with a 3-0 win at Middlesbrough, as Dave Woodhall reports.
Screengrab: Never forget Irving Bacon
Richard Lutz plunges into TV movieland to dredge up a gem or two.
Preston panned
Andy Munro reports on Blues’ 3-0 win at home to Preston.
Review: Wizard of Oz
Richard Lutz takes to the Yellow Brick Road.
Childrens charity to stage Christmas concert
Hospitals choir performing at Town Hall to aid CLIC Sargent.
Camera works
Reviewing the Kodak Pixpro FZ43.
Football – bloody hell
Dave Woodhall stops for breath after Villa’s 5-5 draw at home to Nottingham Forest.
Bushwhackers whacked
Andy Munro writes about Blues’ 2-0 win at Millwall.
Birmingham Conservatives attack council cuts in arts funding
Claims that spending cuts will be “much worse” than original figures.
Funding campaign launched for local horror film
West Midlands filmmakers launch official trailer for Off Grid.
Birmingham building services company converts sponsorship
JS Wright to sponsor Stourbridge Lions rugby team.
Peace offering
Stephen Pennell witnesses the homecoming of Birmingham legends-in-waiting Peace.
Celebrate Christmas with Birmingham Bach Choir
Traditional Christmas service Nine Lessons and Carols at St Alban’s, Highgate.
Feeling blue – but not for long
Andy Munro gives a Blue-tinged verdict on Sunday’s big match.
Train company’s advice for Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey and known when the train home leaves.
Comedy favourite opens new charity shop
Housewife superstar Barbara Nice opens Acorns’ second Kings Heath shop.
Magic Lantern Festival lights up the festive season
See Birmingham Botanical Gardens in a different light this Christmas.
Motorcycle dreams at the NEC
Alan Holland runs with the wind at the MotorcycleLive Show at the NEC and checks out the machinery straight from the crate.