Smethwick Puppetry Festival returns in 2026
Biggest yet, with free and low-cost events.
Carl Donnelly has Another Round
Award-winning comic on how to enjoy life in middle age.
Peter Hook lights up Coventry
Eighties icon to perform classic New Order album.
Mediaeval Baebes celebrate Christmas
Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.
Blackout dinners are back
Dine by candlelight at 24 Stories.
Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour
Hometown homecoming for local legends celebrating thirty years since milestone release.
How Local Firms Handle Staff Working From Multiple Locations
Moving and thinking to stay one step ahead.
Black History Month celebrated on Birmingham’s canals
Marking the contribution made by black communities on the region’s waterways.
Record year for West Midlands tourism
101 million reasons to visit the West Midlands.
Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas
Veteran comic Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show coming to Warwick Arts Centre.
Aston Villa and the easy way
Villa beat Burnley, as Dave Woodhall expected.
Ben Elton events with The Heath Bookshop
Legendary writer talks about his life, work and autobiography.
Blues draw the Dragons’ fire
Blues draw at Wrexham with Andy Munro happy enough.
Aston Villa and the eighth day
Villa beating Feyenoord in the Europa League has Dave Woodhall looking forward.
Blues avoid an ‘owler – just
Andy Munro is unimpressed as Blues scramble a late draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Hugh Cornwell hits Warwick
Veteran musician on Nosferatu tour.
Stan’s Cafe Time Critical opens next week
Birmingham Rep to stage evocative look back.
Aston Villa and the rising sun
Dave Woodhall spends a pleasant afternoon watching Villa beat Fulham.
Blues get a dose of the Sky Blues
Blues’ defeat at Coventry leaves Andy Munro concerned.
One week until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025
Get ready for a plethora of comedic entertainment.
Aston Villa and another European night
Villa start their Europa League campaign by beating Bologna. Dave Woodhall reports.
Industrial heritage meets cutting-edge art
World premiere of Water Bots set to take over the region’s canals.
Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”
Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”
Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.
Aston Villa and the further unanswered question
Villa’s poor form sees them draw at Sunderland, leaving Dave Woodhall guessing.
The Dream of Gerontius: “a fitting tribute”
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the opening of the CBSO’s new season.
Blues break recent duck against the Swans
Blues win at home to Swansea City. Andy Munro watches.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup launched
Birmingham cricket fans invited to ‘Catch the Spirit’ with games at Edgbaston.
Cadbury Archives opened for Bournville Heritage Open Day
Locals discover more of the area’s fascinating and rich history.