Grime can help education – report

Music education could keep disengaged young people in school, research says.

Ibiza comes to the Cube

Balearic beats head to Birmingham for Bank Holiday.

Going off-map on the island of little places

Richard Lutz decides it’s time to re-consider 216, 191 and good old number 50.

Review: Rocky Horror Show

Simon Hale gets caught up in the latest production of the Rocky Horror Show.

HS2 helps create wildlife haven

New rail line the catalyst for introduction of rare species.

Villa’s penalty prize

Villa book a Wembley date after a dramatic night at the Hawthorns. Dave Woodhall reports.

Dance review: Rite of Spring Re-Imagined at The Patrick Centre

Richard Lutz watches dance fusion between east and west.

Sponsorship boost for Birmingham Music Awards

Global music distributor to provide headline sponsorship.

Review: The Provoked Wife at The Swan in Stratford

Richard Lutz takes a pew for a 300 year-old sex comedy that’s still alive and kicking.

Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at The Birmingham Rep

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a play about Afghanistan’s enduring nightmare.

Flowers of Scotland and a baritone in the back row

Richard Lutz wanders….

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.