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.

Spliff and chips

Richard Lutz wavers through another inchoate seven days.

Tony Bennett takes his seat at Symphony Hall

A master of song is awarded a special place in the city, writes Richard Lutz.

Commonwealth Games 2022 – On the Waterfront

Steve Beauchampé outlines Liverpool’s 2022 Commonwealth Games plans.

Howard’s big bonanza question of the day

Sir Howard answers the burning question once more.

National Youth Ballet marks thirtieth anniversary in Birmingham

Birmingham debut will see host of young talent performing.

Of naval gazing and quiet valleys and fatal floors

Richard Lutz survives another week in Chaosville, UK.

Howard’s big interview: Barclays boss reveals all

Sir Howard Elston, our business editor, sits down with highly respected and totally honest bank chief John Varley.

Rolling right and other tales from the week

Richard Lutz takes a long look back at the last seven days.

May and Trump: Realpolitik by numbers

Richard Lutz reports on how numbers matter when it comes to kingmakers.

Classical broadcaster to host Concerts in the Park

Big names lined up for Sutton event.