God save the Queen

Stephen Pennell is present at the court of Birmingham’s new musical queen.

Last train out, maps and other tales

Richard Lutz looks back in angst at the past week.

PMQs- It’s a joke and this is how it should change

Prime Minister’s Questions is nothing more than cliche time in Parliament, says political commentator Will Mapplebeck.

Howard exclusive: Trump globally lauded for righteous hack ban

Sir Howard Elston, our media reporter, on a secret report of who backs the Presidential ban on journalists 

The Oscars: Moonlight best but will it win?

Richard Lutz explains why this movie about love and generosity is the natural choice for the best film award this Sunday.

When the going gets tough

Silvia de Sousa of social enterpise company Beware of the Bulls, offers help in attracting third sector funding.

Bring on the clowns (and the motorcycles and the flame jugglers)

It’s circus time at the Birmingham Rep as the Cirque Beserk sets up the big top. Richard Lutz was there with a helper.

Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival announce fun run

Emerald Mile event will help safeguard future of the parade.

Kings Heath Great Easter Egg Hunt launched

Return of family attraction for school holidays.

Drawing to a conclusion

Dave Woodhall talks to Derek ‘the Draw’ Hussey, singer with the seminal, legendary Blockheads.

Sir Howard: I have had it with the so bad lying media thing

Howard Elston takes on false lying journalists..they’re wrong, wrong, wrong.

Screengrab: John Wayne and his real war wound

Richard Lutz gets all gung-ho about the most intriguing movie on the box this week

College students look through Windows into Work

Employment trainers visit Warwickshire college as part of education initiative.

Wanted – not just a pretty face

Contestants wanted for Mr & Miss England.

What’s it all about, Ashley?

Dave Woodhall watches Villa’s first home defeat of the season.

That was the Wyre that was and other tales

Richard Lutz reviews the charred wreckage of another week.

Transatlantic Sessions: “…roots that encompass Celtic and Appalachian music.”

Richard Lutz watches a night of pure roots at Symphony Hall.

Sir Howard and the inside story of Melania’s law suit – Exclusive

Another exclusive from our Stateside correspondent.

Solihull firm renews deals with airlines

LandFlight to continue providing transport links.

Village People and other tales

Richard Lutz remember his early innocence in New York’s Greenwich Village.

Double header for contemporary music group

Premiere and family work to be staged at Symphony Hall date.

BBC-vision: Today’s TV listings brought to you by Sir Howard Elston

Sir Howard Elston writes:

What’s in a Name at The Rep: “…sharp wits, deep secrets around the dinner table..”

Richard Lutz sits down to a quip-heavy dinner party at the Birmingham Rep.

That was the wall and the walk that was and other tales

Richard Lutz leafs through the wreckage of his past week.

Desperate of Downing Street meets Deluded of DC

Britain embarrasses itself again. Not in my name says Steve Beauchampé.

The always rocking Robin

There’s all types of rock, roll and blues coming up at Bilston’s Robin 2.

The more things change…

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s 2-2 draw with Preston.

Sir Howard hired as Trump’s chief speechwriter- exclusive

Howard Elson reports.

Sparkbrook and the eye of the lens

Richard Lutz highlights a book about a Birmingham neighbourhood that continually changes and refuses to die.

New initiative brings police closer to community

WMNow messaging service launched by West Midlands Police.