Right royal messes and other stories
Richard Lutz reports on another blighted week in Old Blighty.
Review: Spilt Milk Society
Stephen Pennell has another night out amongst Birmingham’s brightest and best.
Folk in Wolverhampton
A twist on the traditional appearing at Arts Centre.
(former) Stranglers in the night
Hugh Cornwell to play Robin 2.
Fireworks and Halloween combine for family fun
Day of the Dead Bonfire Party at Umberslade Farm Park.
Ballet in Bromsgrove
Vienna Festival Ballet presents Snow White at Artrix.
Where to go for a night out in Birmingham
With the city revving up again after the holidays, here’s a few night-time ideas.
Rowing on
Ben Gilchrist, of Birmingham band Boat to Row, with a happy ending.
Birmingham Jazz presents
More from the city’s regular jazz promoters.
More destinations for Birmingham Airport
Further routes to home and abroad announced.
Review: Pearce Macca
Stephen Pennell watches The Clause frontman Pearce Macca on a solo outing.
West Midlands unveils £1 billion strategy to grow visitor economy
UK’s first regional Tourism Strategy follows the Government’s Tourism Sector Deal.
Countdown to Bedlam Arts and Mental Health Festival
Less than two weeks until celebration of how arts aid wellbeing.
Mirror on the wall for Snow White
First look at the cast of Birmingham Hippodrome’s 2019 panto.
Flight simulation show just got bigger
RAF Cosford set to host biggest show yet.
Villa fail to capitalise
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s goalless draw with West Ham.
The Kingham Plough: Charm and culinary excellence in the Cotswolds
Attention to detail is the key at this beautiful country inn.
Less than two weeks to Bridge in Coventry
City centre to host imaginative performance festival.
Happy Valley
Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ 1-0 win at Charlton.
Have your say at Birmingham New Street
Commuters get the chance to interview rail bosses.
Heritage day marked by Cadbury World
Cadbury World honours Bournville Housing Society with sweet tribute.
New – and old – faces in Good Beer Guide 2020
Long-established publication shows that the area’s beer culture continues to improve.
Leaving Mississippi, Birmingham bound
Series of events set to mark Birmingham’s place in the blues.
Countdown to Birmingham Weekender in Digbeth begins
More events confirmed for free cultural weekend.
Birmingham awarded Star UK Airport 2019
Further acclaim comes after investment in passenger amenities.
Exclusive Teacher Open Day at Cadbury World
Educational visits available at Bournville attraction.
The home of metal gets academic attention
Birmingham’s contribution to global metal music to be explored at major public symposium.
Feast on world flavours at Brindleyplace Food Festival
City venue to host some of Birmingham’s culinary stars.
Peaky Blinders have arrived at The Ivy Temple Row
Restaurant unveils new cocktail range to mark festival.
Counting Chickens
Local dates for Irish power trio.