Blues put through the hoops

Blues drew 0-0 at home to QPR. Andy Munro was relieved at the final whistle.

A gift from Poundland

  Richard Lutz visits a favourite spot.

Gala performance with a difference for university

Concert to showcase that disability is no barrier to musical talent.

It’s not all over yet

Dave Woodhall talks to TV presenter Nick Hancock about his new venture.

West Midlands Railway sponsors Albion Foundation

Train company continues link with football community group.

Brewers droop the Villa

Dave Woodhall doesn’t watch Villa lose at Burton in the League Cup. Probably just as well.

Sorted for seats and fizz

Despite, or because of, the weather, Solihull SummerFest was a big hit with the Bank Holiday crowds.

Camera Review: Kodak PixPro AZ422

Bernie Jackson puts Kodak’s latest through its paces.

Coming to Artrix

There’s plenty happening at Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove over the coming weeks.

Same old at Villa Park

Villa threw away two late points in a 1-1 draw to Reading. Dave Woodhall wonders about the future.

Robin Hood in reverse

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Commonwealth Games choreographer on youth mistrust of media

Conspiracy theory dance production to tour again.

City with the Fringe on top

Richard Lutz reviews his week and barely leaves Edinburgh alive after three days at the city’s incessant Festival.

No justice, no respite

Andy Munro finds consolation in Blues’ defeat at Bolton.

Wednesday weak for Villa?

Villa snatched a late point at home to Brentford. Dave Woodhall wonders whether that’s good enough.

Figures reveal record visitor numbers to West Midlands

Region attracts 2.3 million visits in 2017, its fifth consecutive year of record-breaking growth.

A Lock In with Tuffers and Dawson

Nick Hancock to host stage show with TV sporting legends.

Villa still have more questions than answers

Dave Woodhall talks about events at Villa Park, and mentions a 1-1 draw with Ipswich.

In the Valley of Tig

Richard Lutz takes a wander through a small valley.

Wolf Pack running for Cure Leukaemia

Charity to benefit from Wolves’ Great Birmingham Run efforts.

International Roller Derby event for Birmingham

Birmingham Blitz Dames aim to continue their international success.

New Romanian route launches from Birmingham Airport

Wizz Air to expand its operations into Cluj.

Beware of the Dogs on National Burger Day

Not Dogs cafe co-founder Jane Yates talks about meat- free alternatives.

Reps team up for historic tours

Rare chance for behind the scenes visit to two theatres.

Christmas – an annual event at PGS

Birmingham firm proves we’re all still (Bash Street) kids at heart.

Poetry in Digbeth

Ramblers Ball to return in September.

300 whiskies at Midlands Whisky Festival 2018

Sixty distilleries to exhibit at unique event.

Crumbling to the Biscuitmen

Andy Munro reflects on Blues’ League Cup defeat at Reading.

Chocolate-inspired obstacle course coming to Birmingham

Award-winning fun run returns – with a giant assault course twist.

Villa un-Huished

Villa beat Yeovil 1-0 in the League Cup round one, with Dave Woodhall commenting on proceedings.