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.
Review: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Richard Lutz tags along with eight year old Finn to find out how the CS Lewis classic takes to the stage.
Review: Guys and Dolls
Terry Wills watches the latest production of a Broadway classic.
Sepp Coe and Nike: Howard’s Big Ask
Confidante to the stars Sir Howard Elston answers your queries.
A mac in awe
Martin Longley caught the first in a new series of jazz improvisation gigs at the mac’s Hexagon Theatre.
My life in TV: Sliding towards mediocrity
Richard Lutz continues his tales from the newsroom as he moves from newspapers to TV.
You never know…
Terry Wills on the hopes of Albion and England.
Screengrab: Of Malick and Men
Richard Lutz reaches into the TV schedules to find the hidden movie gem in the weekly listings
The minsters for defence
Terry Wills on another seven days at the Hawthorns.
Ask Howard: The new doping scandal
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) fields another question from the great British public…and steals a cheap joke off the net
The Wayfarer heads home
Simon Hale talks to singer-songwriter Nell Bryden.
Love for Love review: witty, elegant, sharp
Richard Lutz takes his pew at The Swan in Stratford for a Restoration romp that hits the bullseye for farce and wit