The men behind the Madness
Talking to Suggs from Madness and writer Tom Firth about musicals and the middle of our street.
More at Cadbury World
Sooty’s Birthday Bake Off returns.
Birmingham student wins prestigious Welsh music award
Prestige Albert Hall date awaits.
Here’s the beef
A dinner celebrating the best of beef with Tom Aikens and the Lake District Farmers.
September song
Villa notched up their fourth straight league win on Saturday, as Dave Woodhall reports.
To Hull and back
Blues went down 6-1 to Hull City on Saturday, with Andy Munro distinctly unimpressed.
Coriolanus review: When mother knows best
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a story about power and the inability to compromise.
Eastside Jazz Club to open its doors
“A space for some of the best musical experiences you’re ever likely to hear.”
New Twitter service lands at Birmingham Airport
Information service for passengers launched.
Screengrab: Fuhgedaboudit
Richard Lutz plunders the TV listings to find the movie of the week.
Parsons Knows
Veronica Lee talks to comedian Andy Parsons.
Birmingham charity launches alternative marathon
Everyone has a chance to help hospice.
Allen’s key
There’s more city jazz on Friday night.
Terry’s Law
Villa beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday. Dave Woodhall bears witness.
The KISS strategy
Blues broke their losing streak on Saturday with a draw at Derby, watched by Andy Munro.
Contemporary artist offers new angle on pop art
New exhibition set to wow Birmingham art fans.
Car crash politics
Will Mapplebeck fishes for the best politico-TV on the box. It can make for disturbing viewing.
CBSO kick off Birmingham Weekender
London Midland brings classics to commuters.
Plans revealed for new Selfridges restaurant
San Carlo unveils exclusive designs for Birmingham opening.
Chocival back for sweet second year
Eat, drink and get covered in the stuff.
Eight battle it out for Midlands Newspaper of the Year
Nominations announced for region’s media stars.
Plan your Birmingham Weekender…
A guide to the city’s biggest festival, taking place this weekend.
Birmingham museum volunteers shortlisted for award
Recognition of the contribution made by voluntary staff.
Unsung heroes set for Birmingham Comedy Festival
It’s about a lot more than the headliners.
Mayor’s Movers run to challenge leukaemia
Group set to run for Cure Leukaemia in the Arcadis Business Challenge.
Cooking lessons with top Asian chef
Anita launches Tiffin Tuesdays.
Senses and perspective
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s 3-0 win at Barnsley, and some important stuff.
TTA patience runs out – and here’s why
Blues lost to Preston on Saturday and Harry Redknapp lost his job. Andy Munro says why.
Say goodbye to the Bears!
Big Sleuth set to bid a fond farewell.
Robin, rocking
There’s a varied line-up at the Robin 2 over the next week or so.