Bankers, money and betting
Laurence Inman sees certain links ‘twixt the three.
International Women’s Day marked at Rotarian’s Breakfast
Birmingham Rotary Club hosted a breakfast at the ICC in Birmingham as one of the cities marking International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March.
Gig review: Steve Reich – Birmingham Town Hall
Steve Beauchampé has been to see Steve Reich in action. Here’s his review of the 6th March concert.
The Birmingham Press interview: Malcolm Stent
Dave Woodhall talks to Brummie comedian Malcolm Stent about his new show.
Birmingham – Then and Now
Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.
Made in Brum
Dave Woodhall talks to the Greatest Living Brummie.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Tuvan Trip-Hop Jazz
Martin Longley mashes up bull testicles, glow-rings and wooden flutes in NYC…
Birmingham’s past: Chamberlain, Chamberlain and Martin
Laurence Inman praises the work ethic, eschews the money ethic and comments on Birmingham’s architectural heritage.
The Travelator: Loving the Alien… Roswell, New Mexico – Part 1: Arrival
In which our travel columnist attempts a journey to the final frontier.
The Travellator: Messing about on the river
Our travel correspondent returns..again and again
Birmingham vies for number one spot in VisitEngland’s 101 campaign
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad, and Birmingham is steadily climbing the ranks.
The Select Few
In which Dave Woodhall talks to 2 Tone legend Pauline Black.
Martin Longley experiences the utmost in musical contrasts offered by NYC…
New York Sounds: The Week In Free Jazz, No Wave Funk-Disco, Jewish Cantorial Experimentation & Alternative Hip Hop
The Travellator: Neva Again
Please welcome our new travel columnist, kicking off with a tale of insanitary on the high seas.
Floats Like a Butterfly, Shines Like a Star
Muhammad Ali is fighting his last round, according to reports. Richard Lutz remembers The Greatest
The devil is in the detail
Laurence Inman continues his exclusive interviews with the great, the good and the just plain bad.
Laurence Inman’s scoop of the year
Doomed, we are. All doomed. Read on to find out why.
“I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
Laurence Inman on biographers, biographies and a number 17 bus.
Go wild in the country
Dave Woodhall talks to TV presenter Michaela Strachan ahead of her forthcoming date in Birmingham.
Restaurant review: The Green Man in Kenilworth
Andy Goff made a rare trip out into the big world and rather enjoyed the experience.
Tres mis over Les Miz
Laurence Inman says: “Don’t get me started on Les Misérables.”
‘Enemy alien’ returns to Birmingham
A Viennese mum brought her son to Birmingham recently to join in the 150th anniversary celebrations of her great-great-grandfather’s engineering firm – 98 years after the British Government branded her family as ‘enemy aliens’.
Nostalgia: It’s not what it used to be
Last year Laurence Inman found himself treading in the footsteps of legends.
Ros Dodd reflects on resolve
New Year resolutions are easily made and generally short lived. Ros Dodd reckons we should stop beating ourselves up.
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans
Laurence Inman’s cunning plans – one of which involves more standing
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Brazil In NYC
Martin Longley appreciates a sudden invasion of Brazilian artists in New York City…
The Arctic Star
The Arctic Star medal and why Andy Goff will be applying for one even though the recipient isn’t bothered.
Laurence Inman’s word on love
“Face the truth. No one is important. ‘Love’ is a word with many sides, not all of them up.”
We wish you a merry…
At this time of year there are many people unable to enter into what others consider the spirit of the occasion. Alex is one of them.
That pregnancy, this curmudgeon
As the nation revels in the premature news that a young, newly married, couple are expecting a child, Laurence Inman has been pondering on likely names.