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.
White House latest: Trump sacked by new boy Kelly
Here’s the latest from our White House sauce.
The cage in the hills
Richard Lutz is detained on his way down the River Ayr in Scotland
Exclusive: Why Toiletmouth Scaramucci must stay in the job
Sir Howard Elston, braving constant onslaughts from the White House
These old boots are made for walking…and other fables
Richard Lutz assiduously reports on his past seven days.
Parents urged to prevent children from playing chicken
Safety initiative aims to reduce dangers of accidents during school holidays.
Paying tribute at Artrix
There’s a plethora of almost-top names coming to Bromsgrove’s arts centre.
Of King Murray, meadowsweet and other tales
Richard Lutz ambles listlessly through another week.
Students experience life with the ambulance service
Work experience shows how voluntary work can lead to career.
Screengrab: Captain Kirk
Richard Lutz pays tribute to a classic newspaper movie on the box this week.
Answering the tough questions
The man behind the Commonwealth Games bid replies.
Youthquake and the ballot box
Will Mapplebeck explains why the changing face of Britain should frighten the Conservatives.
Howard shocker: Trump/Putin secret tapes
Sir Howard Elston, our man in the dark, reveals almost all.