That was the week that was: Minding the gap and Twitter lies

Richard Lutz charts another seven days in this crazy old goofy world.

The cage in the hills

Richard Lutz is detained on his way down the River Ayr in Scotland

Exclusive: Why Toiletmouth Scaramucci must stay in the job

Sir Howard  Elston, braving constant onslaughts from the White House

Government invests to help region’s traffic

West Midlands Combined Authority gets £5.84 million to boost local transport network.

Youthquake and the ballot box

Will Mapplebeck explains why the changing face of Britain should frighten the Conservatives.

Deborah Cadman appointed WMCA chief executive

New arrival will head West Midlands government body.

Of naval gazing and quiet valleys and fatal floors

Richard Lutz survives another week in Chaosville, UK.