Screengrab: No heroes in Altman-land

Richard Lutz takes aim at the best film on the box this week

Warwick University competition for business award

Young business brains vie to become 2014’s Science Entrepreneurs.

Award winner for Rep

Praise for “visionary” new appointment.

Howard: Something fishy in Scotland as Salmond heads for Westminster (maybe)

SIR HOWARD McELSTON, chief Westminster reporter for this website, interviews Scottish politico Alex Salmondface as he prepares to take over the world

Blues rocked at Blackpool

Blues unbeaten run ended on Saturday. Andy Munro watched.

Screengrab: Kubrick and the bomb

Richard Lutz sits down to his week-old tray of mince pies and picks the best of the movies on the box.

That Jersey Sound

Richard Lutz remembers how the Four Seasons were king-dogs of radio back in the early sixties. And, today, are staying alive with the musical that has gone ’round the world.

Birmingham hotel makes wishes come true

Hyatt guests can add Christmas magic to childrens hospital.

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.