Aston Villa and the alternative society

Dave Woodhall doesn’t watch the Villa but enjoys football regardless.

Lee Bowyer’s Blues

Andy Munro watches and worries as Blues go down to Blackburn Rovers.

Aston Villa and the inevitable journey

Villa win at Norwich and Dave Woodhall comments.

Midland Arts Centre announces Christmas line-up

MAC makes Christmas merry and bright with festive event line-up.

Light House crowdfunds for a spectacular 2022

Black Country cinema aiming to bridge funding gap.

Cadbury World unveils spectacular Christmas chocolate elf

Monster creation created to celebrate the festive season.

Blues draw little consolation

Andy Munro watches Blues concede a late equaliser against Cardiff City.

Aston Villa and the golden rule

Villa lose to Liverpool with Dave Woodhall rueing the same old story.

Birmingham Rep announces fiftieth birthday gala dinner

Celebrity chef to honour theatre’s golden landmark.

Date set for Birmingham Museum re-opening

New exhibits to say This Is Birmingham.

Carols and capers at Birmingham Town Hall

Local singers to join with folk legend.

Review: Chick Wren’s Rollin’ River Band

Dave Woodhall enjoys a night out in good company.

Dance Hub Birmingham Investment Programme proposals needed

Call out for artists and organisations with a focus on making a step change for dance.

Blues mauled by the Lions

Andy Munro watches Blues go down at Millwall.

Review: Symphonic Sessions

Simon Hale dines out on the latest serving from Hockley Social Club & the CBSO.

Aston Villa and blue skies regardless

Villa’s good form continues with a 2-1 win over Leicester City. Dave Woodhall reports.

Review: Osees

Joe Costello looks back a few weeks to a memorable moment.

Review: The Nutcracker

Jessica Harris is enchanted by the Birmingham Royal Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Aston Villa and the headline act

Villa lose at home to Manchester City with Dave Woodhall finding solace in defeat.

Birmingham students release Christmas single

CORE Education Trust and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire record track for Shelter.

Iconic brewry resumes home delivery

Davenports’ famous Beer at Home is back – with exclusive launch in Birmingham.

Christmas comes to Bournville

Cadbury World launches brand-new Storytime with Santa magical experience.

Review: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Joe Costello chances across a night of aural extremes.

Aston Villa and another few steps forward

Dave Woodhall watches as Villa win at Crystal Palace.

I do like to be beside the Seasiders

Blues win at home against Blackpool with Andy Munro watching.

Library of Birmingham unveils Shakespeare-inspired collection

New community-curated exhibition opens in the Shakespeare Memorial Room.

BBC Good Food Show Winter opens

BBC Good Food Show Winter is now open at the NEC.

Commonwealth Games funding aims to tackle inactivity

Funds awarded to the Black Country to build Games legacy.

Conservation appeal launched to save Birmingham’s star treasures

Fundraising aims to conserve historic artworks.

Forgotten hills remembered

Grant awarded for South West Shropshire, Powys and North Herefordshire tourist trail.