Disturbances – Latest Update
West Midlands Police are reporting that the region is returning to normal
Middle East Tyrant to Hire UK Street Thugs to Keep The Peace
By Our Chief Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Howard ‘The Ace’ Elston with the Scoop Of The Year
West Mids Police update on disorder
West Midlands Police continue to deal with some instances of disorder across the region.
Ambulance Crews in “Busy Night”
West Midlands Ambulance Service have commented on their work during last night’s disturbances.
ETOA statement on riots in London
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has just put out the following statement about the riots in London.
Of Birmingham and the Crazies
From Richard Lutz It’s an eerie feeling to walk up to your high street to see if it stills exists. With Birmingham city centre being trashed, 130 arrests (and rising), clashes in Brindley Place and Soho Road under siege , would my own local shops be destroyed? Would I be walking over glass and remains…
Birmingham University To Build 50m Swimming Pool
Birmingham’s long quest for a 50-metre swimming pool appears to have taken a major step forward
What’s On at the Robin2
Tributes, originals, and stars of the future.
The Ragged Trousred Philanthropists
A timely adaptation of the classic novel is coming to Birmingham next month.
Shout to the Top
Dave Woodhall looks ahead to the start of the new Premier League season, and in particular Villa’s trip to Fulham – riots permitting.
Laying the Blame
Andy Munro gives a first-hand account of what can cause such disturbances – and how to prevent them happening.