A glorious noise
Inglorious are a new band adding a modern twist to some classic influences. Dave Woodhall talks to bassist Colin Parkinson.
Schools to celebrate equality in song
Equality Song for Birmingham will debut at Schools Showcase in LGBT History Month.
Howard’s interview with Sarah Palin – exclusive
Our diplomatic editor Sir Howard ‘The Truth’ Elston sits down with America’s sweetheart Sarah Palin
Review: The Snowman
Richard Lutz takes a pew at The Birmingham Rep for an enchantingly innocent children’s classic.
Trump to ban “all Brits”
That fat guy with the blond rug on his fat head wants to stop all UK citizens from entering the US – this report from our diplomatic editor Sir Howard Elston
Record breakers
Richard Lutz bids a fond farewell to his record collection….sigh.
Clowning around at Symphony Hall
Legendary circus comes to town.
5 days, 125 killings
Richard Lutz ponders Obama’s post-White House life following his final State of the Union speech
Where there’s Life
Moving account of children during the Holocaust for Warwick Arts Centre.
Howard Exclusive: Roop the Snoop launches last album before getting hitched up with Jerry
By Sir Howard Elston (DOA), our entertainment editor who lives high on the hog but still lowdown and dirty.
New production of Macbeth set for Rep
Bold staging to mark Shakespeare anniversary.
Howard’s Big Bumper New Year Quiz
A question to Lord Howard Elston of Maidensville on a burning issue of the day
By the book
Richard Lutz ends each year with his booklist compiled over the past 12 months.
Cammo: Floods will aid the North – and that’s official
Sir Howard Elston, our dipso-diplomatic editor, follows PM David Cameron as he tours the flooded North of England. And he reports on good news. too.
When the Christmas turkey comes home to roost
Richard Lutz rubs his hands with glee at the latest news from the world of grubby greedy people
Clipping the Bluebirds wings
Andy Munro on Blues’ return to home form.
Birmingham pupils set for TV stardom
Birmingham pupils shine in new CBBC documentary.
That was the week that was
RIchard Lutz looks back on the seven day run-up to Christmas
Doolan gets life
Legendary broadcaster honoursd by Birmingham Press Club.
Blues not out of their depth at Deepdale.
Andy Munro reports on Blues from a damp Preston.
Screengrab: Butch, Randolph and Joel
Richard Lutz rides the range in search of buddy movies.
Recognition for local academies
Black Country academies celebrate awards success at national ceremony.
Birmingham venue impresses “tastemakers”
BBC and Glee Club match emerging artists with music leaders.
I am Donald Trump’s neighbour
Richard Lutz peers over the garden fence to watch a new resident move in.
Howard: Whitehall Trump ban “will save Britain…”
Sir Howard Elston reveals special new moves to stop immigration in UK-land.
My life behind chocolate bars
In the weeks before Christmas, chocolate producers work flat out to meet delivery deadlines. But for Sheilagh Matheson, packing chocolates means life has come full circle.
Another blue day
Andy Munro watches Blues lose to Huddersfield.
Review: Queen Anne at Stratford on Avon
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the RSC’s new production about Queen Anne.
Finding the bones of England
Richard Lutz wanders down a Cotswold path to stumble upon a bit of hidden history
Dance Review: Yama
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a mesmerising piece at Birmingham’s Dancexchange.