Dance Review: Yellow Towel
Richard Lutz takes in an unsettling performance that defies description. And stays with you
Breaking News: Uklegg romps to power in crucial by-election shock
The loonies from UKIP may be on the rise in Britain. But watch out for another political dark horse, warns Sir Howard Elston (OBE)
Dance Review: A triple bill under the cloud of war
Richard Lutz describes a powerful trio of war-related ballets.
MegaWatt and McNabb
Two of Britain’s finest musicians will be appearing at the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath next week, courtesy of promoters World Unlimited.
Station improvements provide homes for established residents
Schoolgirls go bats for Longbridge Park and Ride mural project.
Screengrab: The Old Megastar and the Sea
Richard Lutz swims in the swirling waters of the weekly TV schedules to come up with a movie treasure.
Howard: Oslo pulls out of Winter Games because it “hates the cold”
From our sports editor Sir Howard ‘The Iceman’ Elston (OBE)
Leukaemia survivor’s positive approach to Run
Bupa Great Birmingham Run follows bike marathon.
BHX backs Gatwick expansion
Birmingham Airport and Gatwick join forces in call for a strong network of airports across Britain.
Georgia continually on our minds – thanks to Putin
Richard Lutz warns us not to take our eye off the ball.
Craven against the Cottagers
Andy Munro calls for change at St Andrews.
Howard: Why the Tories picked B’ham for the big bash
Sir Howard Elston, our man at the Tory party conference in Britain’s second city, gives us an insight into…whatever.
Screengrab: A pair of classics that sum up not an age but a freaky dream
RICHARD LUTZ dips into the TV schedules to come up gasping for breath with twin movie offers.
Dance Review: Black Album
Richard Lutz witnesses an electrifying dance performance.
Birmingham cartoon exhibition to open
Display of sitcom characters to coincide with comedy festival.
Screengrab: Friday Night Magic
Richard Lutz guides you through Movieland on the box for this week.
From rubbish to magical dance: coming to Warwick Arts Centre
A magical dance troupe, made entirely from a heap of rubbish, comes to Warwick Arts Centre next month.
Emergency Ward B6
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s illness-affected defeat to Arsenal.
Birmingham hosts global meetings agency’s biggest-ever European conference
City highlights business tourism offer to international associates from HelmsBriscoe.
Canaries wings clipped
Andy Munro on Blues’ draw at Carrow Road.
Seering Times North of the Border
Scotland takes stock of the vote against Independence. And John Knox, a former BBC political correspondent, forwards this letter from Edinburgh.
EXCLUSIVE: Troops mass at Scots border
From an embattled Sir Howard Elston, embedded with the SAS overlooking Gretna Green.
Treat her like a lady
Comedian and broadcaster Susan Calman talks ahead of her upcoming UK tour.
The don’t knows hold the keys to Scotland
Richard Lutz is in Scotland for the independence vote on Thursday, and says the undecided will decide.
New Season: Birmingham dances its heart out
Birmingham’s much lauded DanceXBirmingham’s announces its new autumn season today.
Friday night fever
While others get carried away, model of decorum Dave Woodhall taps his foot occasionally.
Screengrab: The Real Blade Runner
Richard Lutz with a classic film from the TV listings.
I Left My Heart In Symphony Hall
Martin Longley held his breath for Tony Bennett last night.
HOWARD: All Hail King Roop the First of Scotland
Lord Howard Elston, our north o’ yon border reporter says there is a front runner as contender for the vacant Scottish throne if the Yes Vote wins
Birmingham innovators open their doors for OpenCo UK
National drive to boost new businesses.