By the book
Richard Lutz ends each year with his booklist compiled over the past 12 months.
Cammo: Floods will aid the North – and that’s official
Sir Howard Elston, our dipso-diplomatic editor, follows PM David Cameron as he tours the flooded North of England. And he reports on good news. too.
Rowett’s rollercoaster or Clark’s helter skelter?
Andy Munro on Blues beating MK Dons and the transfer window.
Crawling from the wreckage
Dave Woodhall watches the claret and blue flame flicker ever-lower.
Go green for Birmingham St Mary’s
Doorstep Christmas tree recycling offered by Birmingham St Mary’s hospice.
Just like any other Saturday
Dave Woodhall sees Villa fail to win again on Boxing Day.
Wednesday woes on Saturday
Andy Munro on Blues’ defeat in Sheffield.
Blues festival announced for Wolverhampton
Let the music speak.
Popped by the Cherries
Terry Wills bemoans Albion’s fortunes this week.
New Year, new plays at the REP
World firsts for city theatre.
Cadbury World set for pantomime season
Festive fun to continue.
CBSO tie up with vehicle dealership
Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham to sponsor orchestra.
Cake days raise funds for bereavement support
West Brom building society cake day raises £4,000.
When the Christmas turkey comes home to roost
Richard Lutz rubs his hands with glee at the latest news from the world of grubby greedy people
Turning the Titanic
Dave Woodhall talks Villa and pays tribute to a football visionary.
Clipping the Bluebirds wings
Andy Munro on Blues’ return to home form.
Bearwood children keep Christmas spirit alive
Collection to help send books for refugee children.
Birmingham pupils set for TV stardom
Birmingham pupils shine in new CBBC documentary.
That was the week that was
RIchard Lutz looks back on the seven day run-up to Christmas
Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade to launch
Call for community to make up funding shortfall.
Doolan gets life
Legendary broadcaster honoursd by Birmingham Press Club.
Santa brings light to refuge
Vehicle dealership initiative cheers deserving families.
Festive Broadband boost for Black Country
More than 6,000 businesses and homes to recieve high-speed connection.
CBSO to mark Shakespeare anniversary
Orchestra will present the most ambitious series of concerts inspired by the Bard.
Pulis makes a point
Terry Wills on a week at the Hawthorns.
Birmingham businesses give big for kids this Christmas
Support for Birmingham Rep’s festive initiative.
Blues not out of their depth at Deepdale.
Andy Munro reports on Blues from a damp Preston.
Farmers join forces for butterflies
Grant aid for groups to help struggling species.
Screengrab: Butch, Randolph and Joel
Richard Lutz rides the range in search of buddy movies.
Musical hairs
Terry Wills is buzzing over the Alex’s production of Hairspray.