Teacher ‘taches raise ‘Movember’ dosh
A hair-raising approach to helping a good cause has paid off for a group of Solihull School teachers sporting the best ‘taches in town.
Thoughts on a dead poet
Laurence Inman remembers how he first engaged with TS Eliot.
Midlands Theatre Company stage charity show for Sherlock
Midlands theatre company “Don’t Go into the Cellar!” will be performing an original one-off show to help save Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former home this Christmas.
The right way to war, war, war
Laurence Inman eavesdrops on talk of justification.
Feel the Force
Dave Woodhall talks to the Sound of New Zealand.
A Jewellery Quarter success story
The Bullion Room in Birmingham has added a new face to its business activities by opening a specialist wholesale diamond and gemstone jewellery Trade Centre.
Not bad weather, bad attitude
“I have never been a weather-fetishist,” claims Laurence Inman.
Stars turn out for Petrov
A host of legendary football names will be playing a charity match in honour of Stiliyan Petrov on Sunday.
Open Mike Night
Mike Peters continues to entertain a warmly appreciative fanbase. Lee Downing saw his latest visit to Birmingham.
Laurence Inman is offered a job
As a Jack Nicholson look-a-like but axes the idea
The future of Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services
A new Facebook Group has been set up in response to local concerns for the future of Walsall’s Green Spaces and Countryside Services.
Hi Ho Silva
Dave Woodhall talks to American singer-songwriter Joe Silva.
Laurence Inman reflects on ‘a pleasant Autumn day at Bournville Boys’ Technical School’
Experiences at school can be formative in many ways. Laurence Inman shares one of his.
Local heroes honoured in special awards programme
Employees of Birmingham City Council (BCC), who have made a real difference to the lives of local people, are being recognised for their achievements in a special awards ceremony next month.
The ‘friends’ of Laurence Inman
Laurence Inman realises, possibly too late, that it’s quality not quantity that counts.
Howard Asks the Big Questions
Our man Howard Elston asks the tough question and gives the tough answer
A league of their own
Nothing planned for Saturday? How about watching a football match?
Last chance to see…
Alan Clawley believes that if buildings have lives they can also have obituaries written about them when they die.
Obama and Me: The Incredible True Story of a YouTube Sensation
The UK’s only American election YouTube Sensation has finally broken his silence and released a book about his adventure in 2008.
Thirty trees have been taken, ‘none of them of any real historical importance’
Laurence Inman went to Birmingham and discovered that something was missing.
A Pair of Kings
Dave Woodhall talks to one of Birmingham’s best-known, unknown artists.
Bladerunners: A Question of Sport
Watching Olympic bladerunners was glimpsing grace and power. But what happens, asks RICHARD LUTZ, when athletes using the latest technology outstrip abled bodied athletes? Who takes gold then at The Olympics?
Cycling and Policemen – and an admission
Andy Goff has an admission to make.
Transatlantic survey reveals NATO has still to convince public that Alliance is essential for their security
The German Marshall Fund has recently released its eleventh Transatlantic Trends survey. It charts US and European public opinion on a range of transatlantic issues, including foreign policy challenges, support for NATO, the economy, and the rise of other world powers.
Birmingham Medical Charity To Feature In Online Appeal
How a Birmingham medical charity is saving lives around the world
On the Level
They’ve been together for almost a quarter of a century but as they tell Dave Woodhall, the world according to the Levellers hasn’t changed that much.
Dave Woodhall talks to a band who are aiming big
Slam Cartel are a new and interesting band whose debut album, Handful of Dreams, was released last year.
Laurence Inman on the value of ‘Live Feeds’ at mac Birmingham
Mr Inman is rather pleased to have found a better means of transport to London culture than actually going there.
New Zealand Premiere for Brummie’s Song of Remembrance
When ex-Kingstanding author Ron Dawson was reading a copy of the British Legion Magazine the words ‘Lest we forget’ literally struck a chord within him.
Clent Hills; Writer in Residence appointed
Poet & writer Helen Calcutt has been appointed the Clent Hills Writer in Residence, under the volunteer scheme with the National Trust.