Spurred onto the Hammers
Terry Wills on Albion’s place in the news.
It’s our year pt. 57
Dave Woodhall looks forward to Villa’s impending cup glory. It’s better than looking at their league form.
Rolling the Rovers
Andy Munro is allowed a bit of optimism after watching Blues beat Blackburn.
Birmingham’s Chinatown raises funds in the season of goodwill
Aid for stricken regions.
Ask Howard: The MAN Himself Has All the Answers
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) replies to the urgent queries of the day despite being shackled by his electronic ankle tag.
New Year New Skills
Go to the shops and change your life.
Former choristers sing up for Faure concert
Local school enjoys recital reunion.
Cyclists to turn miles into smiles in 2014
Cyclists can raise funds for a worthy cause while riding a top circuit.
Escaping a Wiggin
Andy Munro talks about Blues’ draw with Wigan without mentioning pies or casinos.
To Hull and back
Terry Wills is starting to worry about the Albion.
Christmas Eve travel advice
London Midland is advising passengers to plan carefully and aim to get home early on Christmas Eve.
Digital Native plugs into Birmingham’s tech talent
Apprenticeships provider aiming to create 400 local jobs aided by the local talent pool and active business community.
Belgrade Theatre’s Christmas campaign exceeds target
Funds now allow streamed performance of panto to local hospitals .
Ghost The Musical
Terry Wills has seen a… you can guess the rest.
Howard: Why We Will Not Pander to Nigella-mania
Our editorial manager Sir Howard Elston (DOA) explains why this website will never mention Nigella.
Situations vacant
Villa’s run of poor form leads Dave Woodhall to draw an obvious conclusion.
Still not out of the woods
Andy Munro on Blues’ draw with Nottingham Forest.
Screengrab: Whisky Galore
Richard Lutz on the movie of the tv week – in this, the festive season of goodwill, peace on earth and last minute internet deals.
Blair: ‘We Never Went To War’ Claim Shock
As Britain is accused of colluding in torture, our rendition correspondent Howard Elston (DOA), files this exclusive which rips the lid off Downing Street shenanigans:
Arts Connect investment boosts arts activities
Creative career opportunities will follow grant awards.
Thought for the month
Gordon Harley gives us some words on the subject of resolutions.
Holders Lane Playing Fields protected for community use
Kingsbridge Project board member Amanda Smith tells us about their activities.
University charity’s goodwill gesture of festive food parcels
A Coventry University-led charity is spreading some overseas festive cheer this Christmas.
Long-haul Birmingham flights cleared for take off
Airline to launch JFK and Dhaka from Birmingham Airport.
Birmingham makes its mark in 2013
City enjoys record-breaking year across tourism and inward investment sectors.
Major facelift for Lichfield Trent Valley
City station to be upgraded.
Flu – it’s not too late to vaccinate
Call from city heath chiefs.
Skills shop recruits for a ‘Range’ of jobs
95 jobs filled at local development.
Belgrade Theatre musical in running for prestigious theatre award
Nomination for best regional production won by military musical.
Hawthorns Halt
Terry Wills on an interesting week at the Albion and a new book he’s enjoyed.