The Sam Factor
Talking to X Factor singer Sam Lavery.
Oh yes it is!
Cadbury World reopens with panto magic.
Swan way
Discount orchestra tickets available for health service employees.
The biggest wardrobe in ballet
Sir Peter Wright’s dazzling production of The Sleeping Beauty returns to Birmingham Hippodrome.
Dance Hub Birmingham announces further funding opportunities
Second round of grants available for region’s dance professionals.
DanceXchange announce spring performance season
Full programme launched by city dance house.
Scotland comes to Birmingham city centre
Nicholson’s pubs to stage Burns night celebrations and whisky showcase.
Wolff at the door: Double trouble in The West Wing
Richard Lutz reads two books that turn the spotlight on President Trump.
Cyrille Regis: 1958-2018
Cyrille Regis transcended football. Here, Dave Woodhall talks about the impact he made on the Midlands, and on the wider world.
Birmingham Airport to begin flights to Antwerp
Further routes to Belgium will start in February.
Cutting down the Forest
Villa continued their good league form with a 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Dave Woodhall was watching.
Voices in the air
Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days.
Ram raided
Blues’ defeat at home to Derby, as witnessed by Andy Munro.
Something for the weekend
Foodie Frances Cope gives us a seasonal weekend treat.
100 Up for RAF at Cosford
Doors opening to 100 Cockpits and Cabs for RAF centenary year.
Birmingham jazz photography exhibition enters final month
Last chance to see record of 2017 festival.
Lady keeps singing the blues
Talking to British blues veteran Connie Lush.
New Art West Midlands announce 2018 displays
Emerging talents to be exhibited throughout the region.
Come and Sing with Birmingham Bach Choir
Annual workshop gives singers an opportunity to explore a leading choral work with celebrated conductor.
Family shows set for Artrix
Plenty for all at Bromsgrove’s arts centre.
I Feel Vine
Brian Donladson talks to the puntastic Tim Vine.
New theatre for 2018 from Theatre Absolute
Coventry theatres announce groundbreaking productions.
Additional flights to Hurghada for Midlands holidaymakers
TUI adds almost 5,000 seats to the Red Sea destination from Birmingham Airport.
Loving Lou C
Comedian Lou Conran talks to Dave Woodhall about loss and her new show.
Jazzlines announce Winter/ Spring 2018 programme
Top female artists and a tribute to Birmingham legend feature.
Book launch warns against digital overload
International experts to launch pioneering digital leadership book at Birmingham tech hub.
MasterChef Pros finalist pops up at Staying Cool
MasterChef finalist launches exciting year for Staying Cool and The Wilderness.
The ever-changing game
Dave Woodhall reflects on Villa in the FA Cup and the passing of two claret and blue greats.
Bitter for the Brewers
Andy Munro watches Blues progress to the FA Cup round four.
TV’s crown affair
Will Mapplebeck dives into his Christmas flatscreen and gets a right royal bucket of enjoyment.