Hard Labour at Brighton Rock
Will Mapplebeck survives the Labour Party Conference as delegates enjoy the surf at New Dawn-by-the-sea.
Easing into gear
Dave Woodhall sees Villa win 4-0 away at Burton Albion.
Screengrab: Fuhgedaboudit
Richard Lutz plunders the TV listings to find the movie of the week.
Birmingham Weekender’s return hailed as huge success
Huge crowds greet city centre arts extravaganza.
Car crash politics
Will Mapplebeck fishes for the best politico-TV on the box. It can make for disturbing viewing.
Eight battle it out for Midlands Newspaper of the Year
Nominations announced for region’s media stars.
Bigmouth: Howard answers all your worldwide questions
Sir Howard Elston comforts the afflicted once more.
HMS Brexit space rocket heads for Saturn…and beyond
Sir Howard Elston, our excitable science editor, talks.
In the bleak midautumn
Villa draw 0-0 again, this time with Middlesbrough. Dave Woodhall ponders the situation.
Blues for a forgotten crooner
Richard Lutz catalogues another seven days.
Bigmouth: Sir Howard answers all your queries
Lord Elston reflects on all the big questions that colour our lives….for the usual standard fee.
Let the action begin. Again.
Dave Woodhall talks about Villa’s start to the season and the end of the transfer window.
Midlands-based charity helps police fight child sexual exploitation
Expertise will help forces learn from past cases.
Screengrab: The righteous cowpoke that walked into destiny
Richard Lutz dons his stetson for the TV movie of the week.
Big Ben and an offer that can’t be refused
Richard Lutz hits the hills and engages with a new pal called Andy.
Don’t follow the money
With a new term about to begin, it’s time for a poser: Why do people become politicians, asks Westminster pundit Will Mapplebeck.
A swing to the right
Dave Woodhall talks about Villa’s 1-1 draw at Bristol City and their latest transfer deals.
Coming to the Hare & Hounds
Top acts at a top venue.
Screengrab: Gems from the midnight hour
Richard Lutz digs through the night files to find movies from the wee hours on the box.
That was the week that was: Minding the gap and Twitter lies
Richard Lutz charts another seven days in this crazy old goofy world.
Further expansion for Solihull security company
Integrity ‘bids’ for record year after Sandwell contract win.
White Lies
Sir Howie Elston dons his white hood and interviews Prez Don Trump.
Stop me if you’ve heard it before
Villa continue to explore uncharted territory. Dave Woodhall keeps watch.
Commonwealth Games 2022 – Let’s bring the games to …London!
Could UK Athletics’ long-term financial needs scupper Birmingham’s 2022 legacy? asks Steve Beauchampé.
US ‘locked and loaded’, Trump warns Nebraska
Diplomatic editor Lord Howard Elston unveils the latest warnings emanating from a White House ready to rock and roll.
Former Birmingham rough sleepers receive donation for their dogs
Building company staff make life easier for disadvantaged man’s best friends.
Death of a songman
Richard Lutz offers background on the life of Glen Campbell who died this week, aged 81.
Let the fun begin
Villa’s 1-1 draw with Hull posed the usual questions. Dave Woodhall tries to find an answer.
Rolling Stones anniversary gig to be marked
Satisfaction guaranteed for Stones fans at Kings Heath festival.
Going down the Swan(s)ee?
Andy Munro watches Blues’ friendly defeat to Swansea and has concerns for the future.