Visit Birmingham unveils tips for the perfect Christmas

A series of infomercials featuring a range of practical ‘do-it-yourself’ tips have been launched as part of Visit Birmingham’s ‘Open for Christmas’ campaign

Get Ready: Instagram Owns You and Your Memories

Yes, Instagram, the free photo site , will own you and every image you slap on its site, warns RICHARD LUTZ.

Medical unit set for busy period

Casualties of Christmas spirit will be catered for at a specially-established unit in the city centre.

Domestic abuse campaign drive takes to the buses

“You are not alone” is the message from police.

Counting Christmas calories? No need to panic.

At this time of year lots of articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day.

Alan Titchmarsh set to spread some Christmas cheer in Birmingham

Alan Titchmarsh is set to bring his own festive cheer to Birmingham this Christmas, as he joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and a number of local charities, for one of the city’s favourite festive events.

Tap into help before bills become a problem

Money is often in short supply around the festive season so Severn Trent Water is reminding its customers there are a number of ways to help them pay their water bill this Christmas.

Ambulance service in public plea

‘Stay safe’ is the plea as the festive season begins.

Beer duty escalator takes its toll

3 million fewer UK adults visit the pub on a regular basis

Sideways Theatre presents The Snow Queen

The popular Sideways Theatre Company brings its production of The Snow Queen to the Arts Centre on Friday, December 28th

We wish you a merry…

At this time of year there are many people unable to enter into what others consider the spirit of the occasion. Alex is one of them.

Belgrade to help visually impaired theatre-goers experience the magic of panto

Blind and partially-sighted theatre-goers can get up close and personal with the cast, set, costumes and props of the Belgrade Theatre’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty

Aldridge students full of festive cheer

Music students will keep an unbroken Christmas tradition alive when they perform at a carol service supported by Aldridge School for more than 50 years.

Santa Stroll takes place this weekend

Brindleyplace and Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are on the hunt for people to take part in the charity’s Santa Stroll event taking place this weekend

Late lunch and laughs at thestudio

A Birmingham meeting space is opening its doors and celebrating Christmas with a ‘late lunch and laughs’ event, starring critically acclaimed comedian, Tom Craine.

Gordon Harley’s thought for the weekend

Embrace the everyday – the mundane – the ordinary.

English String Orchestra Christmas Concert

The English String Orchestra brings its annual Christmas Concert to Artrix on Saturday, December 8th.

Julian Smith: Sax in Bromsgrove

The popular soprano saxophonist Julian Smith makes a welcome return to Artrix on Friday, December 6th for a concert with a hint of Christmas.

Donkey Christmas Fair in Sutton Park

Sutton Park’s Donkey Assisted Therapy centre is inviting local people to its Christmas Fair on Saturday 8th December from 10.30am to 3pm.

Rocking around The Jam House this Christmas

Birmingham’s legendary live music venue The Jam House has a Christmas calendar ‘jam packed’ with activities bigger than Santa’s sleigh – and designed to build up an appetite both on and off the dance floor.

Christmas concert fundraiser to improve maternal healthcare in world’s poorest countries

Celia Burton, a retired TV producer from Halesowen, is holding a Christmas Carol Concert on Wednesday 5th December 2012 in Birmingham.

Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral

Birmingham Bach Choir return to Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday 24 November 2012 for a well-timed performance of JS Bach’s seasonal Christmas Oratorio.

Record numbers set to travel to Birmingham’s Christmas Market

Visit Birmingham’s ‘Meet and Greet’ service has received record bookings from visitors arriving by coach to the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market, which opened to the public today.

Trust in the Blues

Andy Munro with a message for all Blues fans

Visit Birmingham declares city ‘Open for Christmas’

New festive campaign launched by destination marketing agency – featuring local film star Julie Walters

Christmas countdown at Touchwood

Touchwood has planned a Christmas to remember this year.

Back to business

Terry Willis looks forward to Albion against the champions.

It’s Never Too Early

Started your Christmas shopping yet?

The Great Olympic Ticket Giveaway

Steve Beauchampé offers a partial solution to unsold seats at the Olympic Football Tournament.