The final countdown
Dave Woodhall watches Villa wave farewell to the season.
That was the walk that was..and other tales
Richard Lutz rambles through another seven days.
Howard Exclusive: Poorest nations to join Eurovision Bash- shock report
Sir Howard ‘The Voice’ Elston, our road safety officer, on news from the all-singing, all-dancing Euro-front.
Review: Dancing in the house of thrash
A seventy minute portrait of non-stop heavy metal dance fills the stage at The Birmingham Rep, reports Richard Lutz .
Black Country LEP Conference builds confidence with business
Region’s economic expansion celebrated.
Cymbeline Review: Too tricksy by half despite solid acting
Richard Lutz reviews a little-known Shakespeare play that loses its way.
Elston Exclusive: Cammo, the Queen and those Chinese whispers
Sir Howard Elston, our security correspondent, on that double gaffe by our reigning monarch and our political leader.
A long week end of music kicks off
Town Hall hosts a celebration of folk
Fairport retention
Fairport Convention are playing at Bilston’s Robin 2 soon but Martin Longley already caught up with them in Old York a coupla months ago…
Happening at Artrix
Music and film coming up.
This was the week that was: Tipping Point and other tales
Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days of May
Trump to new London mayor: “You’re banned…”
Sir Howard Elston, our Security and Safety Officer, reports on Trumpy’s reaction to a Muslim becoming London’s Numero Uno
Review: Nederlands Dans Theatre 2 – witty, sharp and at times simply hilarious
Richard Lutz watches a Dutch troupe kick off a four week dance festival in Birmingham.
Employment boost from Commissioner
Police supremo to unveil commitment to over 200 new apprentices.
Unique educational facility launched at Birmingham Airport
Learning Hub opened in collaboration with Birmingham schools group.
Howard: The prez and that secret speech – exclusive
Sir Howard Elston, confidante of the stars, reveals what Barack Obama really said to Cammo on his trip to Inger-lund.
Of VW, cheating and my car
Richard Lutz is still wary of any promises that Volkswagen offers…
Red hot and blowing
Bagpies with a difference tour the UK.
Centro schemes in the spotlight with government award
Recognition for travel scheme that helps tackle unemployment.
Nominations now open for Brindleyplace film festival
Best of British theme to attract cinema buffs.
True Brit: This is the week that is
Richard Lutz takes up his UK citizenship and becomes a loyal resident of Old Blighty
Screengrab: Jake and Elwood storm the week end slot
Richard Lutz awaits a week end classic as he slumps in front of his 40 inch flatscreen.
Airline celebrates 90th anniversary
Birthday for Birmingham-JFK carrier.
Fabulous folk at Artrix
Quality music coming up at Bromsgrove arts centre.
Twelfth Night: Boisterous, a bit of chaos and energetic style over content
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a madcap rendition of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy.
Howard: Bigtime interview with Cammo about his personal finances
Prime Minister David Cameron has sat down with Lord Howard Elston, our money editor, about getting his hand caught in the cookie jar
That was the will that was
Richard Lutz looks back in langour at the past seven days
The Rotters Club: Sparky, cheeky and fresh faced in a changing world
Richard Lutz steps back four decades for the Jonathan Coe novel as it hits the Birmingham Rep stage
Howard: Why I’m a Mossack Fonseca Man
In a prelude to his new autobiography, Sir Howard Elston explains why he always banks with Panamanian investors Mossack Fonseca.
That was the weed that was
Richard Lutz ploughs through the detritus of the past seven days.