One point at a time

Dave Woodhall on the return of a familiar face to Villa Park.

Brummie author WH Fordham on the mayoral referendum

“Unless we get a lot more answers and assurances I’ll be voting No on May 3rd.”

Blues Plough On Against Tractor Boys

Andy Munro comments on Blues’ midweek trip to Ipswich

Absolutely, Definitely and For Certain

Terry Wills reports on Albion’s week. “It’s a funny old game” is a term used by players, managers and supporters down the years, and one that bears close scrutiny. Following Albion’s current results I’m not about to disagree! The win against big spending Queens Park Rangers was a case in point. We didn’t play particularly…

Mayors: Referendum question contains crucial inaccuracies

Wording on ballot paper flawed.

Anyone Got a Straw?

Dave Woodhall reports on another seven days at Villa Park.

Robins shot down to Earth (Just)

Andy Munro on Blues’ narrow escape on Saturday.

Mayoral referendum: Observations from Sunday’s Mayoral Debate

Dave Woodhall reports back on yesterday’s Mayoral ‘debate’.

So much for the Mayoral Mandate

An argument regularly used to support the call for directly elected mayors is that whoever wins will thus have a mandate from the public to carry out their programme or manifesto….. the reality is not so straightforward.

Mayors: Blind Faith

Dave Woodhall continues the mayoral debate

Mayors: An invitation to hear the pros and cons

The Birmingham Press invites you to a public debate on the city’s forthcoming mayoral referendum, due to be held on May 3rd.

Mayors: Birmingham Does NOT Decide

There has never been any evidence in Birmingham of a desire for a referendum on elected mayors.

We’re Forever Bursting Bubbles

Andy Munro reports from Blues’ visit to their old mates in the East End

Mayors – Serious Problems Need Serious Solutions

… it is not the gimmicks and political beauty contests that surround an elected mayor that Birmingham needs.

Two Plus Two Equals….

Dave Woodhall on Villa at Eastertide

Why The Mayoral Referendum Matters

Steve Beauchampé takes a critical look at the ramifications of Birmingham electing a Mayor.

Crystal Smashed

Andy Munro on Blues’ win at home to Crystal Palace.

Claret spilt at Turf Moor

Andy Munro on Blues latest awayday adventure.

Shock as Jimmy M Quits and Heads for Bradford

‘I’m outta here.’ says James Murdoch, as he announces his bid to open a hot food takeaway in Yorkshire’s most famous town. Howard Elston, our dipso-diplomatic editor, reports. James Murdoch, the young media tycoon with a head the shape of an electric lightbulb, today dramatically quit as BSkyB boss. In a letter to the board,…

Fuel Crisis: Cornish Pasties to the Rescue Shock

Our man in Parliament, Sir Howard Elston (DOA), who spends a lot of time at Greggs in his downtime, reports on a major political breakthrough for Dave Clegg and Nick Cameron. In a move that will split the country in half, the coalition has come up with a plan to stop the impending petrol strike…

Toon hammered

Terry wills on Albion’s defeat at home to Newcastle.

Cowardly Cameron

David Cameron was ‘a bit busy’ and didn’t make it to The Commons yesterday to defend his party’s behaviour over the cash for access scandal. Richard Lutz has this to say: So, let me get it straight. The Conservatives get radical over allowing Prime Ministerial access for six figure sums. They get caught red handed…