Arab League to Monitor US Politics
Howard Elston, our diplomatic editor, with an intercontinental scooperoo to shock the world
Of Welshmen and Windows
Terry Wills on Albion’s FA Cup win last week and transfers.
Investigative journalism now
Alan Clawley regrets the departure of Paul Dale from The Birmingham Post and wonders what the future holds.
Is It Just Sweet FA?
Andy Munro gives us a Blues-eye view of Saturday’s local derby in the FA Cup.
Why Weaken?
Dave Woodhall looks at FA Cup weekend and ponders…
An Alternative View
Our Wolves man Brendan King offers a view from the other side of the fence.
Meryl In New Shock Role As She Takes on Rupert
Howard Elston, our entertainment reporter, with a scoop to send movie fans scurrying for the multiplexes. Meryl Streep, ripe for Oscar awards with her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the film The Iron Lady, is set to play news boss Rupert Murdoch, Hollywood insiders told me last night. Speaking to Tinseltown’s movers and shakers, I…
In defeat, defiance
Terry Wills ponders on the two differing performances in Albion’s recent losses
Getting out of a posh jail
Andy Munro on Blues’ game at Peterborough.
Mediaeval memories
Birmingham’s German Market was a great success but Alan Clawley laments its setting.
A Tangerine Dream
Andy Munro sees out the old year at St Andrew’s.
Clegg To ‘Become North Korean Number Two’ – Shock News
Our diplomatic editor Sir Howard Elston reveals The Big Scoop for 2012 Coalition hardman Nick Clegg today made a dramatic bid for power when he secretly signed on as North Korea’s deputy leader, it is understood. He is to become Number Two in the Pyongyang dynasty under chubby panda-like boss Kim Jong Un. Nick, resplendent…
Arise Sir Deadly
Dave Woodhall on a new knight.
2011- Year of the Jerk
This website commissioned Richard Lutz to look over his shoulder at 2011. Here is his shortlist of the men who really should be banished from this planet
Defying the Moneymen
Terry Wills comments on Albion’s battling draw with Manchester City
Avoiding a hammering
Andy Munro on Boxing Day at St Andrews.
The 451 Code
Andy Munro talks Blues tactics.
Short and very sweet
That’s Albion supporter Terry Wills’ summing-up of their last two games.
Wolves 2 Norwich 2
End of year reflections from Brendan King, our man in the Molineux North Bank Bunker.
In Defeat, Defiance
Dave Woodhall finds plenty of positives from Villa’s game last night.
And Here Is The News…If You’re A Student
Richard Lutz asks his students, “Where do you get the news from?” and notices an interesting trend in the replies.
Boxes within boxes
Alan Clawley’s review of the Stuart Whipps Exhibition– ‘Why Contribute to the Spread of Ugliness?’ at the Ikon Gallery until 5 February 2012
Wolves 1 Stoke City 2
Brendan King endures an afternoon at Molineux.
If he could see us now…
Dave Woodhall on an unforgettable man, and a forgettable football match.
We all enjoyed our European Tour
Andy Munro puts his passport away for another year
Who can we trust?
Alan Clawley is confused by the actions of Birmingham City Council and its elected officers.
U.S. troops out of Iraq?
Andy Goff remembers the lies behind the invasion of Iraq and ponders on the “mission accomplished”
Piering into the Abyss.
Terry Wills has needed a couple of days to get over Albion’s defeat to Wigan
Albert and His $250m Red White and Blue Pay Cheque
American baseball’s biggest star has signed one of the largest athletic contracts ever in the States. Richard Lutz explains what it means
Maybe we’re not so bad
Dave Woodhall on three welcome points for Villa.