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.

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.

Them and US: Of Football, Soccer and The World Cup

Richard Lutz watches England sadly head home from Brazil but feels American interest rising in The Beautiful Game

Screengrab: Beverley Hills Chihuahua 3 and English Football

Richard Lutz dribbles past a lacklustre defence to point you to World Cup sanity.

Gaming: Everything But The Girl

Tom Bennett reports from Gamers heaven.

Forget About It

Richard Lutz remains sceptical about the Google agreement to remove links about personal history.

Letter From America

Richard Lutz reports what’s on everyone’s lips this week in the States.

Screengrab: Maestro of the New World

RICHARD LUTZ directs you to this week’s movie on the flatscreen you just shouldn’t miss.

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

By Max Carlish.

Health chief calls for action on minimum alcohol pricing

Birmingham’s Director of Public Health says the government should act immediately.

Thought for the week

Gordon Harley reminds us that size doesn’t matter.

Scots Untamed

The Independence debate north of Hadrian’s Wall is hotting up as JOHN KNOX, who covered Scottish Assembly politics for the BBC, reports.

Screengrab: Britannia Rules The Airwaves (for one day at least)

Richard Lutz on the week’s best TV.

Of Benefit Street, Birmophobia and Benjamin Z

MAX CARLISH is working on a film with poet Benjamin Zephaniah and local social entrepreneur Jason Turner about finding work for former prisoners. He finds it raises a great deal of questions about Birmingham, its profile….and, of course, the curse of Benefit Street.