Shine on Silvershine
There’s a little jazz club hidden away in the quiet Bearwood suburb of Birmingham that is superb, writes Richard Lutz.
Robert thinking inside the box for charity challenge
Tipton man locked in for autism campaign.
Review: Lord of the Flies
Richard Lutz is at The Birmingham Rep for the William Golding classic.
Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
Richard Lutz takes a pew for the rock opera that changed musical theatre.
Howard exclusive: Business World Shocker
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the right, sworn enemy of the left and not too keen on the centrists, reports on a new macro industrial tie-up that will help everyone…especially him.
Review: Rambert struts and swaggers to Stones classics
The dance troupe Rambert takes to the dance floor of the sixties, writes Richard Lutz, and it’s all rock and roll.
Birmingham college elects student council
Abbey College body takes shape.
Blair: “I’m innocent of everything my publicist says I’m guilty of.”
Lord Tony Blair of Bollocksville, former king of Inger-lund, talks exclusively to Sir Howard Elston about his totally blameless role in the Iraq and Afghani wars.
Bookshelves and other stories
It’s been a varied week for Richard Lutz, from emptying the house of books via walking in the woods to dealing with British Gas.
Greater Birmingham’s billion-pound investment potential showcased to Chinese financiers
Region set to strengthen its position as only UK region operating trade surplus with China.
Loving it
Property show looks for homeowners.
Hippodrome to host Jesus Christ Superstar
Epic production returns to Birmingham.
Birmingham attracts record visitor numbers
City is now the UK’s fastest growing regional tourist destination.
Half term at the Old Rep
Family attractions at Birmingham theatre.
Keeping it in the family
Two generations of actresses celebrate The Silver Sword at The Old Rep.
Charity worker honoured
Birmingham woman crowned UK Worker of the Year.
Festive fun with the CBSO
Alan Titchmarsh shares festive tales with the CBSO this Christmas.
In a blaze of glory
Dave Woodhall watches one of Britain’s finest musical exports going out in style.
Coming ‘home’
Birmingham date for returning singer.
Apple to the core
Autumn means apples and orchards to Richard Lutz.
Minor threat
Labour’s new leader threatens only the British establishment, but the Tories threaten much more important things than that, says Steve Beauchampé.
Screengrab: Slobs v snobs
Richard Lutz guides you to the best film on the box this week. It’s crass, boorish, strong, hilarious .
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Themes and Variations
Richard Lutz takes in three pieces by the Birmingham Royal Ballet
Howard: Exclusive Septic Bladder interview shock
Sir Howard Elston, our sports editor, sits down with the beleaguered chief FIFA honcho as he faces a 90 day suspension over lurid totally false allegations that he is a cheating lying self-deluding thief.
Birmingham school adds to staff
Five new appointments at Birmingham Ormiston Academy.
Marathon plea from childrens charity
Successful London Marathon ballot runners urged to support disabled children’s charity.
Back in the groove
Blues returned to winning ways, watched by Andy Munro.
Cadbury World chocolatiers en pointe for ballet
Further anniversary celebration for BRB.
Screengrab: Scarlett and the tartan terror
Richard Lutz offers you the lowdown on the best movie on the flatscreen this week. And a warning: it’s creepy.
Review: Henry V at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes a seat for that most patriotic of Shakespeare plays .