Review: Black Sheep – the authorised biography of Nicol Williamson
‘Flawed genius’ best describes the actor whose story has recently been published.
Finnish line
Richard Lutz checks his biochemical past and gets lost in a late winter walk.
Howard sez: It just ain’t cricket
The huge-mungus questions of the day answered by, The Hon Lord Howard Elston of Strangeways.
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong
Richard Lutz watches a perfect rendition of an absolute tour de farce.
Review: Macbeth at Stratford
Richard Lutz watches an up to the minute production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. But does it work? he asks.
Exclusive interview with Frenchie passport boss
M. de la Elston says merci.
Birmingham-based consortium awarded sustainable energy project
ByteSnap Design kick-starts two-year Vehicle-to-Grid Intelligent Control scheme.
Sir Howard: Spy link shock horror exclusive mystery
Comrade Howard Elstonovitch, our espionage reporter, on the searing questions of the day.
Review: Ballet British Columbia
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Canadian dance troupe.
Review: Up N Under
Richard Lutz takes to the terraces for a classic comedy at the Rep.
Ask Howard: How do we stop Vlad the Bad?
Sir Howard Elston answers all those trick questions that plague our little planet.
Eire dynamics
Richard Lutz continues to scratch his head over a right Irish stew.
The Yes man
Talking to pop manager Nigel Martin-Smith about his latest venture, boy band Yes Lad, and about his best.
Cadbury World unveils latest snow-stopping creation
Model of Winter Olympics to mark Winter Paralympic Games.
Irish stew
Sir Howard O’Elston, our diplomatic editor, on the latest obstacle to Euro peace in our time.
Strange days indeed
Richard ‘Kid’ Strange, Doctor of Madness and many other things, talks to Dave Woodhall.
To Beeb or not to Beeb – and other questions of the week
Richard Lutz rifles through another mess of a week. – and a stormy one too
Let’s play vinyl
University to host sound system and vinyl exhibition.
Why is Everyone so *&*$£ing Angry?
Is it just me or is everyone getting more pissed off? asks Will Mapplebeck
Russia: Alive and cheating – a Howard Elston super exclusive
Bears grab Olympic gold, reports our semi-comatose sports correspondent Sir Howard Elston.
Lette’s on top
Brian Donaldson talks to comedian and author Kathy Lette.
Bullet points
Richard Lutz looks back balefully on the week.
LGBT History Month celebrated with Queer Quiz
Birmingham group to stage event celebrating diversity and changing attitudes.
Fulham Fallout
Villa’s recent good run ended with a 2-0 defeat at Fulham. Dave Woodhall comments.
Tim Vine: Fastest punslinger in the west
Richard Lutz is given a lesson by the master of the one-liner.
Birmingham MP delighted by asylum seekers project
Pioneering project supports young asylum seekers and refugees.
Three generations of ska to tour
The originals meet the new breed at Birmingham date.
Boost to start-up support for entrepreneurs across region
Businesses can now access new range of help.
Shelf life and good news
Richard Lutz hunts among the remains of the past week.
Half term fun at Cadbury World
All the family favourites will be there.