The View from B6
Villa got three easy points on Saturday. Dave Woodhall comments on this, and a couple of more difficult games to come.
We’re All Going….
Andy Munro reports on the start of Blues’ Euro-adventures.
Cleaning up in Walsall
‘New’ jobs might be created, but at what cost? wonders The Mushroom
Town Hall/Symphony Hall Listings
New acts announced are an eclectic mix even by these venues’ standards.
Thousands Pay Tribute to Riot Victims
Once more the true face of the city has been shown.
The Public celebrates its first two years
The Public in West Bromwich is two years old this month.
Nearly But Not Quite
Terry Wills reports on Albion’s unlucky start to the season.
Funerals To Take Place Tomorrow For Car Victims
The funerals of Shazad Ali, Haroon Jahan and Abdul Musavir will take place tomorrow.
V Festival Travel Information
Going to V? Here’s how to get there quicker, and beat the queues.
Soweto Comes to Coventry
Lovers of world music are in for a treat in October.
Gent Jazz Festival part II
Martin Longley delivers part two of his Gent Jazzfest review…
Government Announces New Approach to Law and Order
All criminal law is to be repealed in a major U-turn on law and order policy, the Government announced today.
International Honours
Ahead of their European League adventure, Andy Munro tells of Blues’ previous triumph in Portugal.
Help for Riot-Hit Businesses
Birmingham city council has announced a series of measures aimed at businesses affected by last week’s disorder.
If cars were designed by architects…
Alan Clawley explores the difference twixt things that move and things that don’t.
Of Scotland, The Riots and England
Richard Lutz is in Scotland- land of vicious football violence, demented sectarianism and an escalating murder rate. But no riots. He finds out why. North of the border then for a Scottish break. And as I pass Carlisle, things change. The air is sweeter, the accent sharper, the weather…well, the weather gets, shall we say,…
Set volume to 11and polish that air guitar
Light House hosts a special part of the Home of Metal festival this September
The Train Arriving in Birmingham Shortly Will be Made Up of Bikes
On September 22nd a new cycling revolution will hit the streets of Birmingham,
Bomber’s Moon to light up Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Bomber’s Moon reveals hidden memories, dark secrets and the nature of faith at the Belgrade Theatre
CFR Update
News from some of the region’s first response teams.
Warming up for memory walk
Simone put on her walking shoes today and warmed up to launch Alzheimer’s Society’s Birmingham Memory Walk.
Smash’n’Grab
There are many explanations being put forward. Dave Woodhall says the simplest is close to the truth.
Craving the Cottage
Villa’s league campaign started at Fulham. Dave Woodhall tells us all about it.
Battle of the Blues
Andy Munro reports from St Andrews on a hard-won three points.
One City One Voice
Parking information has been issued ahead of Sunday’s community event in Summerfield Park.
Tories Push for Looters’ Lawsuit
From Howard Elston, Our Man in the Know with the Blackberry in his hand and a cheese and onion sandwich in the other Top Tories, furious at having to cancel summer holidays, are to sue rioters for loss of leisure time. PM David Cameron had to wipe out part of his Tuscan jaunt; Treasury boss…
Cycling to help the Railway Children
Four business men ditched their suits and donned their lycra to raise money for the Railway Children charity.
Laying the blame II
Alan Clawley writes,”…. they are invariably inflamed by economic disadvantage and gross inequality”
Bands Wanted
One of the areas most prestigious venues is looking for bands to play support slots next month.
Boinging Off
Terry Wills looks forward to the start of the Premier League season at the Hawthorns.