Birmingham arts organisation shortlisted for awards
Friction Arts in line for Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s Award for Civic Arts Organisations.
Birmingham cricket looks forward to 2022 Commonwealth Games
“A real light at the end of the tunnel” after lockdown.
Birmingham entrepreneur reaches final stages of TV competition
Young media executive aims for success in ITV’s Studio 55 Ventures.
Food parcels criticised by meals chief
Food boxes not the solution, says school meals service boss.
Review: Sam Lambeth – The King (You and Me)
Stephen Pennell listens to another impressive release from another impressive Birmingham musician.
Lambs to the slaughter
Blues are knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City as Andy Munro watches.
Aston Villa and the first flush of youth
Villa lose to Liverpool in the FA Cup, but Dave Woodhall still applauds.
New socially-distanced dining venture opens in Cotswolds
Glasshouses aim to bring safe fine dining to existing restaurant.
Government help call for UK music industry
UK music venues and festivals face a “second consecutive year of silence”.
Birmingham Hippodrome to help arts-inspired youngsters
Hippodrome announces new pilot programme aimed at young people.
Stratchcarrick freeze out and a Manx tale to boot
Richard Lutz is caught out by the cold, and other things.
Sarehole Mill issues a New Year challenge
Start 2021 on the right foot with a Run of the Mill Challenge.
Same old etc…
Blues go down 2-0 at home to Blackburn Rovers. Andy Munro keeps right on.
Aston Villa and another New Year
Villa go down 2-1 to Manchester United. Dave Woodhall isn’t as annoyed as usual.
Digging in
Richard Lutz gets busy…
No need for a Rams raid
Blues are beaten by Derby County with Andy Munro looking on.
Aston Villa and whatever the new year might bring
Dave Woodhall watches Villa draw at Chelsea and looks to the future.
Aston Villa and the ghost of Christmas future
Villa beat Crystal Palace 3-0. Dave Woodhall is feeling festive.
Blankety blank
Blues draw nil-nil at Nottingham Forest with Andy Munro watching.
Lockdown Christmas: Sinkies by the sea
Richard Lutz lurches towards a Christmas with tiers.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Nutcracker online
Jessica Harris enjoys the latest online offering.
Christmas comes early as Cliff Richard fans help appeal
Woodlands House hits £1 million milestone thanks to birthday help.
Christmas appeal up & running
Birmingham charity socks appeal link-up to help St Basil’s.
Karankie’s korner
More scribbled-out words found in the St Andrews manager’s office wastebin.
Feeling Stressed? Some Simple Ways To Be Calmer In 2021
Work towards a better new year.
Blues launch playscheme to help feed local children
Local children given Christmas holidays extra at St Andrews.
Afro-Caribbean charities combine to help the Windrush generation
Christmas meals for elders trying to cope with the lockdown.
Beethoven: 250 years young
Simon Hales listens in on the latest CBSO Online.
Blues in a complete smog
As Blues go down to Middlesbrough, Andy Munro thinks about managers.
VirtualBucketShake for Old Rep
Christmas collection organised to help maintain Birmingham theatre.