Lights, camera, dereliction

Birmingham is being used as a location once again by Hollywood. This time, by one of movieland’s best directors. Guess why, asks Richard Lutz

Cracked Mirror

Labour MP Keith Vaz is under fire after a tabloid secretly recorded alleged trysts with male escorts. We’re all victims, says Richard Lutz

That was the west wing that was …and other tales

Richard Lutz rummages through the waste bin of the last seven days.

He’s on a journey, folks

From New Labour to new leftie, who does Owen Smith think he’s kidding asks Steve Beauchampé?

That was the trump that was…and other tales

Richard Lutz reviews the past seven days.

Cattle class

Richard Lutz settles into a quiet corner of Britain for a yearly farming show.

The politics of planning

Alan Clawley on one of Birmingham’s most influential men of the past.

Screengrab: Iconic, not ironic

Richard Lutz points to the films to watch this week on the box.

Just another man in a smart suit

Owen Smith – remind you of anybody? asks Steve Beauchampé.

Come what May and other tales

Richard Lutz tries to review the past week.

Theresa may, but Andrea probably won’t

Theresa may, but it’s Project Smear for loathsome Leadsom says Steve Beauchampé.

The Blair witch hunt

Andy Munro comments ahead of the Chilcot Report, due to be published later today.

Cleaning up their act

Cllr Lisa Trickett, Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Recycling and Environment at Birmingham City Council, writes about an environmental landmark.

The Man moves to take back control

The definition of Leave will be determined by the Remainers, expects Steve Beauchampe.

Open goal – Corbyn misses

Steve Beauchampe suggests what Jeremy Corbyn could have said to a beleaguered, battered and beaten David Cameron in Parliament this week.

Disunited Kingdom

As soon as Scotland gains independence, Steve Beauchampe’s emigrating there.

Driving over the edge

Richard Lutz watches Britain head for the precipice.

Of Cox, the referendum and Trump

Richard Lutz steadies himself for the forthcoming week

Gun Crazy

Richard Lutz learned to shoot a rifle when he was 11. That made him realise just how dangerous the weapons are

A full life

Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days; the loss of a neighbour and a forgotten church in a small valley.

Would everyone please stop talking about Hitler!

Steve Beauchampé is off to find some ear plugs.

The cathedral complex

Alan Clawley calls for buildings to serve their purpose.

To Brexit or not to Brexit

Andy Munro would like some straight answers.

That was the walk that was..and other tales

Richard Lutz rambles through another seven days.

Schools for Scandal

If David Cameron wants to see corruption, he should visit Perry Beeches Academy Trust suggests Steve Beauchampé.

Leukaemia suffer shares story for appeal

Teenage cancer patient expresses his powerful and emotional story.

Elston Exclusive: Cammo, the Queen and those Chinese whispers

Sir Howard Elston, our security correspondent, on that double gaffe by our reigning monarch and our political leader. 

The Day of the Outsider

Is the dominance of the big guy numbered? Alan Clawley hopes so.

This was the week that was: Tipping Point and other tales

Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days of May

Votey McVotefarce

Why vote? They’ll just ignore you says Steve Beauchampé.