Thoughts on ‘THAT’ weddding
Our correspondent, Anne, offers her thoughts on last Friday and the ‘royals’….
Obama 1-Osama 0: The US Gets Its Man
From Richard Lutz It’s safe to say that one of the major questions to arise from the Osama bin Laden death is: just what did the Pakistani military know or not know? The terrorist’s compound was within spitting distance of the national military academic, a place akin to Sandhurst. It was a compound with 15…
The Royal Wedding: Exclusive News of the Honeymoon
Our Royal Reporter Sir Howard Elston sends us the latest from the wedding. Prince William and Mrs Prince William will honeymoon in Damascus according to my top-tip source inside Buckingham Palace. She told me: ‘They’re young and in love and always are up for a bit of a dare and a laugh.’ ‘Harry said to either…
Towers of power?
One way in which Birmingham’s civic and business leaders want to boost the image of the city centre is to build tall buildings, writes Alan Clawley.
On The Buses
Are parts of our public transport network a no-go zone? Dave Woodhall says they are.
Killer Drone Flypast for Royal Wedding
Prince William and Mrs Prince William will enjoy a special air display when they leave Westminster Abbey
Information overload
Do we really need to know everything about everyone? Dave Woodhall (@dwhandv if you’re interested) thinks not.
Taking The Red Line to Baseball and America
Richard Lutz takes in a game in Chicago and learns a thing or two about the state of the States
The Best Things in Life are Free
But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pay for them, says Dave Woodhall.
Review: Beth Orton – The Glee Club
In recent years one might describe Beth Orton’s trajectory as less career progression than careering.
Safe Cycling Corridors
The public always say in surveys that it is “danger from traffic” that deters them from cycling – “especially in Birmingham”.
Shut the Screws
I would never let a criminal into my house. I would call the police in case he robbed me, hurt my family or stole my property or my mind.
Council to spend £300,000 to ‘sell’ new library
Of all the services provided by Birmingham City Council why is a new public library singled out for special treatment?
Albion in ‘imminent nosebleed’ worry
Terry Wills reflects on a historic win that takes the Baggies ever-higher up the table.
Customer Service
We’re always happy to recognise good service, as Dave Woodhall reports.
The Great Elected Mayor Handicap
News that another well-known local has declared themselves a potential mayoral candidate prompts Dave Woodhall to wonder what the criteria for the job will be.
West Mids Arts Feels the Cold Wind of the Cutback
The Arts Council wielded its axe today in response to the government demand to chop back spending in the cultural world.
Coalition To Topple Gaddafi, Says Secret Source
Coalition air strikes will continue until the Gaddafi regime tumbles, an inside defence source has told me in a shock exclusive interview.
Newlove: Experience an advantage?
A new report has made recommendations aimed at reducing crime and improving community involvement. Dave Woodhall believes it may have the opposite effect.
UN: Bad Guys Must Wear Black Hats
The United Nations today unveiled its plan to lessen confusion over who to support …….
Radio radio
Dave Woodhall casts an unflattering eye at Radio WM. Would we miss it if it wasn’t there?
Sir Fred Goodwin – a clarification
Despite the insults hurled his way, the Birmingham Press believes in setting the record straight.
Never let the facts….
The Holte End Tramp story may have raised a smile this morning. But as Dave Woodhall reports, maybe it should have been filed under ‘fiction’.
Of Andy and The Arms Trade
Richard Lutz pitches in with a warning about the UK’s very own special representative for international trade and investment.
La Fille mal gardée
La Fille mal gardée is one of the oldest ballets in existence. Terry Wills watched its latest adaptation.
Visas hold back visitors
Visa requirements are holding back UK exports
Kept Right On
“….the current Blues team is reminiscent of Manchester United” reckons Steve Beauchampé.
Shock Report: How to Bypass the Despots and Sell Arms
By our defence reporter Howard ‘Ace’ Elston A top secret report from Whitehall has signalled a new way to stop selling arms to despotic regimes, such as Libya, but guarantee defence jobs back here in the UK. Westminster mandarins have developed a plan, codenamed Operation Killjoy, which will protect the future for employees who make…
Smarter than the average
With half-term upon us Dave Woodhall has been given some money and two children on loan, and told to enjoy himself at the cinema. With a 3D cartoon bear.
Word from the Hawthorns
Terry Wills gives us his views on what’s happening at the Albion