Spend Friday night in a cardboard box
Register now and help raise funds for city homeless.
Brain tumour charity launches new campaign
Novel way to keep New Year’s resolutions.
Review: Wolf Hall/ Bring Up The Bodies
RICHARD LUTZ takes in the long awaited theatrical double-header of Tudor shenanigans.
New Year, old faces
The Artrix arts centre in Bromsgrove has some top names coming up this month.
Howard: Britain Rocked by ‘Immigrant’ Weather
From our climactic climatic correspondent Howard ‘Stormchaser’ Elston.
Screengrab: The Miracle of Malick
Richard Lutz guides you to a bloodied jewel of a movie in the real first week of tv schedules for 2014 .
Ask Howard: The MAN Himself Has All the Answers
Sir Howard Elston (DOA) replies to the urgent queries of the day despite being shackled by his electronic ankle tag.
New Year New Skills
Go to the shops and change your life.
Howard: Why We Will Not Pander to Nigella-mania
Our editorial manager Sir Howard Elston (DOA) explains why this website will never mention Nigella.
Screengrab: Whisky Galore
Richard Lutz on the movie of the tv week – in this, the festive season of goodwill, peace on earth and last minute internet deals.
Blair: ‘We Never Went To War’ Claim Shock
As Britain is accused of colluding in torture, our rendition correspondent Howard Elston (DOA), files this exclusive which rips the lid off Downing Street shenanigans:
Cammo: Emission Accomplished
From Howard Elston with the Prime Minister of Engerland Dave C as he visits the troops in Afghanistan.
Screengrab: Laughs Amid the Rubble
Richard Lutz plunders the Christmas listings to find a gem of a movie on the box this week.
The Banks That Like To Say ‘Theft’
Lloyds Bank has been fined £28 million for bullying staff to hit targets for seliing dubious financial packages to unwitting customers. RICHARD LUTZ says our banks just can’t keep their noses out of the sewer.
Christmas descends on Longbridge
Festive fun in new shopping area.
Bid for Celebrity Mince Pies and Help Raise Cash for Kids
Care for a mince pie made by celebrity chefs and raise some cash for a kids’ charity?
Screengrab: How The West Was Won, Lost and Altered
Richard Lutz ploughs through the tv listings to unearth the film gems you should watch this week
Sport: Thailand To Face Ukraine in Riot Finals
Our sports editor Howie ‘The Man’ Elston gives the inside scooperoo on the must-see Tournament of the Decade.
Cooking on Congo Square
FEMI OYEBODE TRAVELS TO THE DEEP SOUTH OF THE US TO TAKE IN SOME GREAT MUSIC IN NEW ORLEANS AND BEYOND
Streetfood Social
Tammy Facey tells us about a new attraction for lunch in the city centre.
What’s On: The Nutcracker
Hey, it’s Christmas.
Solihull businesswoman sails back to school to take up new roles
A Solihull businesswoman who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a 40ft yacht is steering a new course to serve current and former pupils from her old school.
Howard: ‘Cam To Become China Citizen’
From our roving reporter and hygiene editor Sir Howard Elston, who is travelling with British boss David Cameron in China.
Screengrab: Dressed To Bill
Richard Lutz trawls through the detritus of this week’s tv listings to find the best film on the box.
Double Your Donation and Save Lives
A Birmingham based medical charity is giving you the opportunity to double your donation and help save lives around the world
Howard: ‘No Affair With Wendi’ Shock
By our entertainment staff. Howard Elston, our roving editor, today denied he had ever had an indiscreet relationship with Wendi Deng, the ex wife of Roop the Snoop Murdoch.
Birmingham voted top events destination outside London
Ranking follows third Meet Birmingham Showcase, highlighting region’s conferencing offer.
JFK: 50 Years Ago and What I Remember
If you are of a certain age, you will remember where you were…exactly…when you found out John Kennedy was shot 50 years ago today.
EU funding announced for West Midlands
Region given boost in European Parliament budget.
Restorative Justice project gets boost
Expansion for scheme aimed at bringing offenders face to face with victims.