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Howard: Oslo pulls out of Winter Games because it “hates the cold”

From our sports editor Sir Howard ‘The Iceman’ Elston (OBE)

3 October, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

Howard: Why the Tories picked B’ham for the big bash

Sir Howard Elston, our man at the Tory party conference in Britain’s second city, gives us an insight into…whatever.

29 September, 2014 in Dance, Most recent.

Ask Howard: He answers the big questions of the day

Sir Howard Elston (DOA) noted journalist and all around mediocrity fields your queries.

23 September, 2014 in Cookery.

From rubbish to magical dance: coming to Warwick Arts Centre

A magical dance troupe, made entirely from a heap of rubbish,  comes to Warwick Arts Centre next month.

23 September, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, What's on.

Seering Times North of the Border

Scotland takes stock of the vote against Independence.  And John Knox, a former BBC political correspondent, forwards this letter from Edinburgh.

21 September, 2014 in Most recent, Politics, Scotland.

EXCLUSIVE: Troops mass at Scots border

From an embattled Sir Howard Elston, embedded with the SAS overlooking Gretna Green.

18 September, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

The don’t knows hold the keys to Scotland

Richard Lutz is in Scotland for the independence vote on Thursday, and says the undecided will decide.

15 September, 2014 in Most recent, Politics.

New Season: Birmingham dances its heart out

Birmingham’s much lauded DanceXBirmingham’s announces its new autumn season today.

15 September, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Dance, Festivals, Most recent, Theatre.

Screengrab: Days of Heaven

RICHARD LUTZ points to the movie you shouldn’t miss on TV this week.

10 September, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Film, Most recent, Television.

Independence Vote: A Fortnight To Go

John Knox, who until recently covered Scottish politics for the BBC, files this report.

4 September, 2014 in Elections, Most recent, Politics, Scotland, The Debate.

Cyprus: 40 years ago I was liberated

Ugur Karagozlu recalls fearful times on the troubled island of Cyprus – when Turkish forces intervened.

19 August, 2014 in Community, Features.

Lenny Henry takes to the stage in Birmingham

From our news desk.

14 August, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Howard’s Big Summer Fun Quiz (do not steal this idea or I will sue)

Sir Howard Elston, fun consultant to the stars, offers up his summer season quiz with prizes galore.

12 August, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

Howard: Bernie, Bribes and Blair’s Big Buddy

Sir Howard Elston (DOA) reports from Germany on how Formula One boss Bernard Ecclestone, friend of Tony Blair, is totally not guilty of bribery.

6 August, 2014 in Classical, Most recent.

The Great Howard Elston Survey: Glasgow Games Finale

Sir Howard Elston asks the pressing questions of today.

4 August, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

August 1914 – One hundred years since the Great War started

To commemorate the start of the First World War Andy Goff went to France and Belgium

4 August, 2014 in Features, Most recent, Tourism, Travel.

Spaceships, Guns and Breakdancing

Tom Bennett investigates the Destiny Beta.

1 August, 2014 in Features, Reviews, Science & technology.

HOWARD: City TV latest shockeroo

Howard Elston, our Midlands correspondent in sun-scorched Engerlund with another fantastic soaraway exclusive from the international world of Birmingham media.

22 July, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

RIP: Blues Great Johnny Winter

Johnny Winter, who has died, was everything a white albino blues guitarist should be, says Richard Lutz

18 July, 2014 in Most recent, Music.

Sir Howard: Hague shocker as he heads for the rebel front

Sir Howard Elston (DOA), celebrity diplomatic editor for the stars, gives the rundown on the new UK government

15 July, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

HOWARD: Brazil call for semi-final replay

It’s hair today, gone tomorrow as the Brazil Nutters blame bad style in their shellacking by the Germans, says Sir Howard Estlon, so tanked on bad cocktails that he can’t even spell his own nema.

9 July, 2014 in Comedy, Most recent.

Pixel Perfect – The resurgence of the 8-bit pixel art style

Tom Bennett brings us up to date with a step back in time for computer gamers.

30 June, 2014 in Features, Most recent, Reviews.

HOWARD’S WORLD CUP NEWS: Mr Bitey’s Mother Weighs In

Howard Elston, our man in Rio with the rum cocktail and the ringside seat at the nude beach volleyball finals, splashes a new twist on the Luis Suarez biting incident

25 June, 2014 in Cookery, Most recent.

Gaming: Everything But The Girl

Tom Bennett reports from Gamers heaven.

20 June, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Business, Comment, Most recent.

HOWARD: Cuppa de Worldo Shockeroo

Our sport editor, Sir Howard Elston, reveals just who will play for Enger-land for tonight’s crucial, critical, all important match against Uruguay

19 June, 2014 in Cookery, Football, Most recent.

Game On

Tom Bennett guides us through the latest from the biggest games industry annual knees-up, which took place this week in the States

13 June, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Business, Most recent.

Students Produce Silent Film –

World premiere for Birmingham.

28 May, 2014 in Birmingham, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Me, Cammo, My Cutlery Shame and A Small Matter of £100m

Max Carlish continues his amble down memory lane when he crossed paths with a young David Cameron.

3 May, 2014 in Birmingham, Business, Most recent, Politics.

My Life and Not So Easy Times with David Cameron (PM)

By Max Carlish.

2 May, 2014 in Comment, Most recent, Politics.

Concert raises funds for Birmingham medical charity

A charity concert has raised £700 for the Edgbaston-based charity Ammalife.

27 April, 2014 in Charities, Edgbaston, Health, NHS, What's on.

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