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.
Birmingham open air theatre dates announced
Theatre company provides magical theatre in magical surroundings.
May ends in June but Sir Howard rides to the rescue
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the right, enema of the left, reveals his plans for the tottering British government
Jobson’s choice
Dave Woodhall talks to Skids fromtman and legendary dancer Richard Jobson.
Always the right places
Dave Woodhall listens to iconic film maker Don Letts about punk, reggae and parties.
When Corbo comes to town
Will Mapplebeck went to a Corbyn rally. Here’s five things he learned.
High fliers
Talking to Finbarr Clancy of Irish folk band the High Kings.
Review: Sergeant Pepper in King’s Heath
It was fifty years ago today, trumpets Richard Lutz, as he re-lives that great album.
Celebrity chef expands brand
Marco Pierre White to open new steakhouse in Meriden.
General Election 2017 – Fox hunting
Steve Beauchampé goes Fox hunting, on a Watson Watch, but doesn’t think June will be the end of May.
Haircut and other stories
Richard Lutz wrestles with the wreckage of another week.
Budding photographers invited to capture Kings Heath Summer
Entrants wanted for seasonal photography competition.
Honest folk
Fifteen horns, four cellos, five percussionists, five electric guitarists and twenty-odd more besides. That’s the Conservatoire Folk Ensemble.
Spain’s safe home on the Severn
Michael East heads west to be amazed by a secret cache of Iberian masterpieces .
Drop dead letter to Sir Howard Elston
A warning from our social care correspondent.
Screengrab: Mitch, weed and the hard desert
Richard Lutz picks the best movie on TV this week
Top tenor for Sutton
International singer added to Sutton Park concert bill.
Hawthorns Halt
Terry Wills talks about Albion and the end of a season.
Vice Versa at Stratford: “madcap but not sharp enough…”
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a new comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Elston Report: Trump trip triggers trouble
Sir Howard Elston, our Mid East correspondent, outlines what will happen when Doughball Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for his first summit.
Trying not to look back in anger
Dave Woodhall looks back with little fondness at Villa in 2016-17.