Gun Crazy
Richard Lutz learned to shoot a rifle when he was 11. That made him realise just how dangerous the weapons are
Final Birmingham shows announced for ballet favourite
BRB dancer heads into retirement at season’s end.
Howard’s Big Quiz Bonanza
Sir Howard Elston answers your queries on the Big Issue of the Day
Pascoe Perfect
Richard Lutz watches one of Britain’s better comediennes earn her keep.
Howard’s Big Euro-Score: England 16, Russia 48, France 191
Sir Howard Elston, our sport editor, gives us the rundown on the latest match ups in the Euro Crap.
Music to the Ears
Richard Lutz digests three biopic films with a tune in their hearts. But which one rung his bell?
Chinese checking
Andy Munro comments on Blues’ ownership wrangles.
Symphony Hall flings opens its doors with free events for its 25th birthday bash
Join Sara Colman and Pete Churchill for an afternoon of singing
Howard’s Referendum news: England to exit Europe – official shock report
Sir Howard Elston – Our EU editor – with the exclusive that will rock the nation to its very Euro-foundations
Peaky fans set for blinding summer at Birmingham attractions
Region prepares for tourism boost from latest Peaky Blinders series.
The Alchemist: A sharp, wicked comedy aimed at greed and gold
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Ben Johnson classic that caustically sends up his fellow Londoners of 1610.
Somme centenary to be marked in Rubery
Comemmoration event for church centre.
Muhammad Ali: Stung like a butterfly
Richard Lutz pays homage to the great Muhammad Ali, who died earlier today.
Sparkhll charity gets royal approval
Queen’s award for Birmingham voluntary group.
Casino success for Coleshill man
First UK roulette champion on a roll.
Enchanted walk for St Mary’s Hospice
New experience is part of a record schedule of events in 2016.
Howard exclusive: New analysis of that EU debate
Sir Howard Elston, our Europe editor, answers all your questions over the EU referendum debate.
A full life
Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days; the loss of a neighbour and a forgotten church in a small valley.
Gordon Lightfoot: A raspy old troubadour sings in the twilight
Richard Lutz takes a pew for Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot.
Birmingham’s international visitors pass million mark
City has seen the largest growth in visitors outside London.
HSBC to sponsor Birmingham Press Club
Move further strengthens bank’s links with city.
King Lear: a powerfully bleak vision of a destroyed soul
Richard Lutz watches Shakespearean power usurped by chaotic insanity at The Birmingham Rep
Wizzing into Birmingham
Wizz Air makes more of central and eastern Europe accessible from Birmingham.
That was the wedge that was
Richard Lutz reviews the past seven days in his city.
Royal honour for Birmingham musician
BCMG artist given Queen’s Medal for Music.
Screengrab: Inherent Vice; smokey, a stoner PI classic
Richard Lutz rifles through the week’s TV movie listings and things get a wee bit hazy.
Recognition for Birmingham museum
Coffin Works knocks Houses of Parliament into second place.
On the Road to Belonging
A day of performance, workshops & debates hosted by Work in Progress.
Eric Bibb review: Belly full of blues
Richard Lutz grabs a pew for a master of American music
Sponsors and sportsmen ready for cancer charity bike ride
Geoff Thomas and Brewin Dolphin staff visit leukaemia centre ahead of 500km bike ride.