National award win for Colmore Business District
Honour recognises transformation of “under-used” area.
Historic Town Hall painting ‘comes home’
“The civic vision of Birmingham has to be renewed in every generation” says leading historian.
Howard: Mystery bear held as illegal alien, faces charges
The Paddington Bear movie hit the screens in Britain this week. But as Sir Howard Elston (DOA) reports, the cute furry animal may be chucked out of the UK.
‘Allo, ‘allo
Surprise for cast as TV star drops into rehearsal.
Screengrab: Working with sub-titles
Richard Lutz dives deep to find the movie of the week in the TV listings.
High level of complaints about NHS Foundation Trust
Blame lies with increased burden on A&E – MP.
Kids Korner!!!! Howard’s Big Xmas Word Quiz
Sir Howard Elston (DOA), diplomatic editor of this fairly unique website, gives us a larf’n a harf with word funtime.
Airport passenger numbers continue to rise
Another record broken at BHX.
Through an early winter wood
It is not yet winter. But autumn has passed, says Richard Lutz
“Yes, I think my family are proud”
Paramedic Tom Waters on going to Sierra Leone.
Brum Beat veteran in fundraiser
King’s Heath Walk of Fame latest.
Screengrab: Speeding Bullitt
Richard Lutz poses the big question as he delves into the listings and finds the TV film of the week.
Robin rockers
There’s a few shows coming up at the Robin 2 worth looking out for.
Review: Carmen is fiery, saucy…and a bit flat
Richard Lutz takes a seat for that juggernaut of an opera, Carmen
Coltman Wood: War hero celebrated
Andy Goff and some of his relatives joined a large crowd to watch the official opening of a WWI arboretum.
Park Central wins second national award of the year
City centre development honoured.
Happening at Atrix
Folk, film and Christmas coming up.
Musical families
CBSO appoints Section Leader Clarinet with orchestra family history.
Screengrab: Doubleheader Thursday with Sean, Audrey and Toshiro
Richard Lutz delves into the TV listings to find two back-to-back movies you can’t miss.
The good and faithful servant
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to a Villa notable.
Get ready for the new coalition
Richard Lutz envisions a new and surprising coalition government come May 2015.
Howard: Interstellar shocker as space landing reveals all…fact
Sir Howard ‘Rocketman’ Elston, our interstellar editor, gives us the lowdown on the almost fairly unique space landing that will change our lives- somehow.
Rep directors get behind Christmas challenge
Theatre board pledge their support for 2014 Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Christmas now trending in Birmingham
City announces campaign to showcase the best of Birmingham over the festive season.
Review: Shakespeare’s twin set
Richard Lutz takes in a twinning of two Shakespeare plays – one lyrical and the other a well-known classic.
Stephen Sutton to receive posthumous honorary degree
Late charity activist will be honoured alongside Ken Loach and Justin Welby.
Screengrab: What Maureen whispered to The Duke
Richard Lutz rifles through the tv listings to come up with a John Ford classic….begorrah
Unbeaten in three
Andy Munro watches as the Blues revival continues.
Shock new super regional council for West Mids – it’s official
Birmingham will combine with surrounding towns to become one unified council. Sir Howard Elston, our local authority supremo, reveals its new exciting name.
Swanning Around
Richard Lutz watches a vintage performance in Stratford.