Creating an Active Black Country

New strategy to unite the region to create active, healthier people and places.

Bullring mark Black History Month

Globe sculpture installation in the heart of Birmingham.

Aston Villa and that Monday evening feeling

Dave Woodhall endures Villa’s draw at Nottingham Forest.

Robins put to flight

Blues beat Bristol City 3-0. Andy Munro is happy.

The finest left-wing comic in Erdington

His name’s Jack Harris and we asked him a few questions.

Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Jessica Harris watches a Shakespeare production that just fails to hit the heights.

Hometown tribute to ska legend

The Beat announce one-off Ranking Roger memorial show.

No joy down by the Riverside

Andy Munro on Blues’ defeat at Middlesbrough.

Local legend announces birthday gig

Fairport Convention bassist Dave Pegg reveals special guests for celebration event.

Birmingham Jazz presents…

Top quality jazz at 1,000 Trades this Friday.

Aston Villa and a return to type

Villa in a goalless draw at Leeds gives Dave Woodhall a chance to reflect.

Blades blunted

Andy Munro watches Blues earn a credible draw at Sheffield United.

Review: Ballet Black

Jessica Harris enjoys the latest production at Birmingham Rep.

Review: South Pacific

Simon Hale spends an enchanted evening at the Alex.

First look at Peaky Blinders dance show

Hippodrome run begins prior to UK tour.

Cadbury World announces half-term treat

Circus Spooktacular stage show for Halloween.

Orelle leaps into Birmingham

Cathedral grounds visitors offered a touch of gold.

City of kings

Birmingham’s music is finally getting the credit it deserves.

New pizzeria coming To Edgbaston

Autumn opening for new arrival to city food scene.

Calling all chocoholics

Exciting immersive experience coming to Bullring.

Shakespeare and you

Everything to Everybody brings Fun Palace to the Library of Birmingham.

The Lion King returns to Hippodrome

Disney classic to return in 2023.

Mockingbird Cinema presents Back to the 80s

A weekend of themed blockbusters, cocktails and nostalgia.

Review: Jonathan’s in the Roundhouse

Helen Annetts visits another culinary addition to the Birmingham gastro-scene.

Dance group presents autumn programme

Merged organisation unveils debut performances.

Review: Half Man Half Biscuit

Chris Winter endures a trek into darkest Digbeth.

High-Vis festival returns to Digbeth

Celebrating street art and culture, street food, live music and workshops.

Blues draw consolation

Blues draw with Coventry, watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and that Friday night feeling

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Southampton.

Blues get the Baggie-ing rights

Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ win at the Hawthorns.