Aston Villa and the surprise packet

Villa draw 1-1 at Leicester in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Dave Woodhall watches with pleasure.

Tourism board aims to boost region’s visitor economy

West Midlands tourism champions urged to apply for new board role.

Sir Howard: Right royal mess, Harry’s next move

Sir Howie Elston, our House of Windsor correspondent, reports from outside the gates of somewhere very posh on the Harry/Megan decision.

Birmingham Jazz presents

More quality music at the 1,000 Trades.

Aston Villa and the ongoing saga

Villa go out of the FA Cup at Fulham. Dave Woodhall reflects.

Aston Villa and the first flush of youth

Villa beat Liverpool 5-0. Dave Woodhall on a night that won’t live on in history.

Labour and the election: no Big Idea, no shared future, no narrative

Will Mapplebeck, a Tyneside political commentator, reports on the outflow from the election.

Two weeks, two walks, two winter days

Richard Lutz treks through the changes of winter.

Lemon aid

Comic Paul McCaffrey talks to Bruce Dessau.

Every good intent deserves another

Paul Mitchell explains the role not-for-profit collaborations can play in the modern world.

Review: Jools Holland at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall

Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.

From Everest to Embleton, it’s a mountain of plastic, paper and polystyrene

Sheilagh Matheson walks on an award-winning beach but has to pick her way through a wasteland of rubbish. 

Review: The Nutcracker

Birmingham Royal Ballet come up with another winner, writes Simon Hale.

Proving a point

Andy Munro comments on Blues’
1-1 draw at Huddersfield.

Screengrab: The Irishman

Richard Lutz takes in a long eulogy to the Mafia life.

The fingerprints of man on the edge of winter

Richard Lutz roams through another week.

RSC Review: A Museum in Baghdad

Richard Lutz watches two plays on the same Stratford stage. But does it work?

Review: Carlos Acosta, Birmingham Hippodrome

Richard Lutz takes a pew for a Cuban spectacle.

Lady Leshurr to perform at Birmingham celebrations

UK rap queen to play intimate Birmingham show.

Aston Villa and the never-ending story

Villa go down 2-1 at Wolves. Dave Woodhall reflects on the day.

Still hanging around

Dave Woodhall talks to the legendary Hugh Cornwell.

Advocate for an Advocaat

Sheilagh Matheson raises a glass or two.

Bonkers brexit bonanza ballot

Richard Lutz checks into Hotel Ballotbox.

Funding boost for Midlands Arts Centre

MAC awarded Arts Council England funding for new accessible artist studios and renovation projects.

Aston Villa and the jaws of victory (continued)

Dave Woodhall reports on a rollercoaster day at Villa Park.

RSC review: Shakespeare swaps genders in the swinging sixties

Richard Lutz takes his pew for King John at Stratford’s Swan Theatre.

“There’s more to me than Oasis”

Dave Woodhall talks with legendary music business mogul Alan McGee.

The town that doesn’t see itself

Sheilagh Matheson works in an African community so poor it can’t afford mirrors.

No returns for Rovers

Birmingham City 1 Blackburn Rovers 0, as watched by Andy Munro.

Dudley College hosts careers event for primary pupils

Primary pupils get hands on with construction jobs in 2030.