Aston Villa and onto the double century

Dave Woodhall sees Villa go through against Lille in the Europa League.

Fawlty Towers – The Play: “gloriously chaotic”

Simon Hale has an evening of unashamed nostalgia at the Alexandra Theatre.

Review: Myra’s Story – “an emotional journey”

Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful solo performance.

Aston Villa and still hanging on

Villa lose at Old Trafford. Dave Woodhall points out that the Pope’s also Catholic.

Blues draw little comfort

Andy Munro sees Blues draw with Sheffield United.

Aston Villa and the Flemish masters

Villa’s win in Lille, as seen by Dave Woodhall.

Blues see off the Rangers

A relieved Andy Munro watches Blues beat Queens Park Rangers.

Medieval nights at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle brings back medieval ‘second sleep’ tradition for World Sleep Day.

Fi.Fest 2026 announces headliners

The Fratellis and Pixie Lotts named as main stage bill-toppers.

Swinging into Solihull

From the Rat Pack to Michael Buble, a musical journey.

Landmark hotel to host long-running fstival

Plough & Harrow hotel to host musicians at Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival 2026.

Blues downed in the Valley

Andy Munro disenchantedly watches Blues get beaten at Charlton.

Moseley Folk Festival Arts line-up revealed

Comedy, literature and special events plus main stage guests announced.

Aston Villa and the unanswered questions

As Villa lose to Chelsea, Dave Woodhall would like some answers.

Blues lost in the smog

Blues are beaten by Middlesbrough with Andy Munro watching.

Birmingham Businesses Bracing for New Environmental Costs from 2027

Making sure for the future.

Review: Korngold & Prokofiev – “powerfully moving”

Simon Hale watches the CBSO give a stunning and timely performance at Symphony Hall.

Open Day at the Alex

Alexandra Theatre kicks off anniversary celebrations with a free family day.

Andy Warhol heads to Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Exhibition of pop art legend’s work to take place in May.

Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Jessica Harris enjoys a Royal Shakespeare Company production.

Aston Villa and running out of patience

Villa lose to Wolves, Dave Woodhall is duly furious.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust appoints its first Creative Director

New team set to deliver creative vision.

New arts centre to launch with children’s festival

Scala presents Festival of Play this May in Worcester.

Twenty years of Moseley Folk

Long-running Birmingham festival looks back. Do you remember your first ‘Mo’Folk’?

Blues mauled at the Den

Andy Munro sees Blues go down at Millwall.

Birmingham LGBT opens in style

Birmingham LGBT opens new centre in Gay Village.

Blues silence the Canaries

A good Blues win at Norwich is watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and the right mindset

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw with Leeds United.

Review: The Battle – “Youthful and full of energy”

Jessica Harris steps back to the summer of Britpop, courtesy of Birmingham Rep.

Our Lives, Our Stories

Professor Carl Chinn MBE fronts new living archive podcast.