Why Sandwell is truly a land of opportunity

John Wood DL looks at why Sandwell is the place for investment, planning and regeneration.

Birmingham Jazz presents

Another night of quality jazz in store.

Two takes on Africa and the tale of the dragon

Richard Lutz dips into African theatre twice and finds a lost church.

Review: The Half God of Rainfall

“A torrent of words but a drop too much,” says Richard Lutz.

Social media and the sewer of venom, hate and fraud

Richard Lutz on the poison pouring out of the digi-world .

Grinding out a result

Stephen Pennell checks out the latest in a long line of young Birmingham talent.

Nepal: Goodbye pink Chanel lipstick and other tales

Last week we published a piece about Nepal. Sheilagh Matheson, a recent traveller to the mountain nation, recalls an episode close to every woman’s heart…

As You Like It: Bells, whistles but all too tricksy

Richard Lutz takes his Stratford pew for Shakespeare’s intriguing forest comedy.

Nepal: Troubles in a high place

Richard Lutz travels the high road through the mountain nation

Villa’s good form continues against Blackburn

Dave Woodhall watches as Aston Villa beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1.

Funding news for local dance

Dance Hub Birmingham announce recipients of Artistic Commissions and Bursaries.

Pepperland review: “…sharp, snappy, zippy, trippy”

Richard Lutz takes the yellow submarine to Pepperland.

Get well soon Brian

A message for UB40’s Brian Travers.

Support framework for regeneration unveiled

New Towns and Local Centres Framework launched to help reinvigorate our towns and local centres.

Collaboration sees region’s largest PA network launch

City hotel hosts first gathering of new group.

A matter of routine for Villa

Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough 3-0 and Dave Woodhall is feeling pleased.

Folk duo for Kings Heath date

Kitchen Garden Cafe to host acclaimed performers.

Barnes storming

Veronica Lee talks to comic Angela Barnes ahead of her upcoming Glee Cub date.

Birmingham company serves London property owners

JS Wright launches new residential maintenance company.

Captain, leader, legend

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa beat Derby County 4-0.

Ladies nights at Birmingham theatre

Women’s History Month marked at the Old Joint Stock.

Book Review: ‘Our City’ explores how immigration changed Birmingham

Richard Lutz reviews an investigation into the changing face of our city landscape.

Modern slavery production coming to MAC

Justice in Motion presents compelling work.

Lekky billed

Stephen Pennell watches another promising new Birmingham talent, at another promising new Birmingham venue.

Bees sting in the tale for Villa

Dave Woodhall watches Villa lose at Brentford.

Voices in the Machine

Richard Lutz queries just who benefits from ever-newer levels of digital technology.

Review: Blue/Orange at Birmingham Rep – ‘’wonderfully angry…”

Richard Lutz watches a twenty year old play that is still relevant.

Blue Robin

Legendary guitarist set for Black Country date.

Swans of Stratford

Richard Lutz saunters down to Shakespeareland.

Villa win as Lambert goes again

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Ipswich 2-1 as a familiar face returns to Aston.