Birmingham Calling: All circuses but little bread?

Richard Lutz checks out the buzz about Brum.

Screengrab: No heroes in Altman-land

Richard Lutz takes aim at the best film on the box this week

No stopping the vandals

News of the Central Library’s impending demolition causes Alan Clawley to reflect.

Howard: Something fishy in Scotland as Salmond heads for Westminster (maybe)

SIR HOWARD McELSTON, chief Westminster reporter for this website, interviews Scottish politico Alex Salmondface as he prepares to take over the world

Every little helps

Did you enjoy Black Friday? Dave Woodhall certainly didn’t.

Through an early winter wood

It is not yet winter. But autumn has passed, says Richard Lutz

21 today – and tomorrow

Dave Woodhall with a reminder of an important event in the city’s history.

Coming home to roost

The Library of Birmingham may be attracting both praise and visitors but Alan Clawley remains unconvinced.

We will remember them

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, Dave Woodhall argues that one day of paying tribute is enough.

Swanning Around

Richard Lutz watches a vintage performance in Stratford.

Baker Quits: Libdumb and Dumber

By Lord Howard Elston (DOA) our man under the table at Westminster cabinet meetings

Protect The Children

Richard Lutz tries to make sense of the child abuse inquiry fiasco

Wembley Worries

Richard Lutz watches the big beasts of the NFL at Wembley. And wonders….

Who owns the pavements?

Alan Clawley comments on a modern transport hazard.

The thinner blue line

Dave Woodhall comments on the increasing use of private security in public situations.

Beware southern imperialism

Dave Woodhall wonders if we should be worrying about our city boundaries.

Screengrab: The Good, The Bad and Jack Palance

Richard Lutz goes gunning for the baddest cat in the west while in search of the TV movie of the week.

Georgia continually on our minds – thanks to Putin

Richard Lutz warns us not to take our eye off the ball.

Opposition grows to housing development

Harborne resident Nick Noble talks about plans to build on Ravenhurst playing fields.

Screengrab: Friday Night Magic

Richard Lutz guides you through Movieland on the box for this week.

Bitter together

Despite Thursday’s Scottish referendum result, the longer term direction of travel is towards independence argues Steve Beauchampé.

Cry Freedom!

Dave Woodhall provides an alternative view of the independence debate.

I Will Survive

As the polls tighten it’s been a week of charm and threats in the Scottish Referendum campaign writes Steve Beauchampé.

The forgotten suburbs

Alan Clawley has a question to ask council leader Sir Albert Bore.

Stop secret trade deals, says Roger Godsiff MP

Governments must stop secret negotiations of international trade agreements and realise that public services are not saleable commodities.

Scotland and the Debates

RICHARD LUTZ takes in the Scottish independence debate – round two.

TV Or Not To TV

Richard Lutz looks at the current furore over new station City TV and whether it will get on air…and, if and when it does, what it will deliver.

Court Life: Coulson and Harris

Richard Lutz turns a baleful eye towards the two high-profile court cases ending in jail terms for well-known media figures.

Red flag over Victoria Square

In his second article, Alan Clawley wonders if Birmingham has been taken over while we weren’t looking.

Tick for Mondelēz International

Cadbury owners recognised for community work.