CBSO safety project shortlisted for major award
CBSO safety project shortlisted for major award
New at Town Hall/Symphony Hall
Dance, football, comedy, music, drama. What more do you want?
Of Benefit Street, Birmophobia and Benjamin Z
MAX CARLISH is working on a film with poet Benjamin Zephaniah and local social entrepreneur Jason Turner about finding work for former prisoners. He finds it raises a great deal of questions about Birmingham, its profile….and, of course, the curse of Benefit Street.
HOWARD: Exclusive Tete-Tete With PM Cameron About Maria Miller
Our political editor, Sir Howard Elston, sits down with Prime Minister of Enger-Lund Dave Cammo about this week’s shock horror Parliamentary bollocks.
Pollutionwatch: Maria Miller
Not all pollution is airborne, as Richard Lutz explains.
New Pollution Threat as Farrago and Kleggie Lock Horns
HOWARD ELSTON, our environment editor, explains how we should protect our clean air as two political losers go head to head.
Scotch Taped
RICHARD LUTZ, in his Scottish lair, reports on the latest news from north of Hadrian’s Wall.
Screengrab: When Ryan Met Tatum
RICHARD LUTZ directs you to the best film on the box this week.
Howard Shockeroo: Putin’s Shock Troops Roll Towards Warwickshire
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) reports from the barricades in Henley in Arden as Bad Vlad’s tanks rumble towards the sunny lanes of Warwickshire.
Screengrab: What Maureen O’Hara Really Said to John Wayne
Richard Lutz spins your dials to offer the best movie on the box this week.
Howard: Latest from Floodland UK
Our environmentally friendly correspondent Sir Howard Augustus Elston (DOA) reports semi-live from Somerset, home of the floods.
Review: Singing In The Rain
RICHARD LUTZ slaps on his taps to dance along with a stage classic.
On at Artrix
Dance, theatre and music are coming up at the venue.
Howard’s International News Report: Exclusive Interview with Deathstar Emperor Lord Vlad Putin
HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) sits down with Russian boss Lord Vladimir Putin of the Russian Empire to discuss his plans for peace.
Review: Birdsong
Richard Lutz gives his view of a haunting war play.
Screengrab: Ride The High Banter
RICHARD LUTZ gets on his high horse about the films that will make you grab for the TV record button this week.
Benn There, Done That
The death of British politician Tony Benn conjured up a love/hate story with a politician who had been in the public eye for a half century. Richard Lutz remembers…
Howard: Welcome To Elstonville
Last week in this august organ, I revealed my plans for Birmingham now that I bought it in a car boot sale outside Redditch.
Journalistic talent at 2014 Midlands Media Awards
Nominations still open for local media recognition.
Coventry showcases engineering excellence at industry event
The engineers of the future will be showcasing their skills at an industry backed competition at Coventry University this month.
Screengrab: Living The Life Internal
Richard Lutz points you to the movie of the week on the box.
Howard Saves Birmingham – And That’s Official
Our Social Affairs editor, SIR HOWARD ELSTON (DOA), rides in to save crisis-ridden Birmingham’s bacon. Read on:
Howard: Crimea Hints of ‘Scottish Tie-Up’
Sir Howard Elston, our man on the diplomatic spot, with the latest from the world’s crisis zone.
Review: A Life of Galileo
Richard Lutz watches Ian McDiarmid grab centre stage in the Brecht play about reason and faith.
Birmingham Youth Dance Company Leaps Into Action
A dance company comprised of young performers is celebrating its first birthday.
Review: Never Try This At Home
Richard Lutz stirs childhood memories.
Howard: At The Oscars
Our entertainment editor Sir Howard Elston is on the red carpet in Hollywoodtownville for the Academy Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Going to the Movies.
A Capita Offence
Richard Lutz questions public spending.
Ammalife Charity Backed by Close Harmony Evening
Medical charity Ammalife invites you to a choral concert in Birmingham which will not only give great pleasure but help raise cash for its international work.
HOWARD: Exclusive Tell-All Interview with The International Community
SIR HOWARD ELSTON (DOA) sits down for a shock chat with the worldwide organisation that the media always quotes but the public rarely meets- the much quoted International Community….