New York Sounds: Mostly Cosmic
Trumpets can be the perfect conduit for space-sounds from the outer reaches. Martin Longley’s squatting on the NYC launch pad…
Hairy Today, Gone Tomorrow
Richard Lutz writes about how his beard landed him a night in a cowboy jail
Cheers…
Jon Knibb reports from the Great British Beer Festival.
Now the action begins…
Terry Wills on the Albion’s start to the season.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall dates added.
Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall has announced its biggest autumn season of contemporary music to date, featuring over 70 performances from UK and international artists between September and November 2013.
Who’s the giantkiller?
Andy Munro watches Blues claim a welcome three points at Yeovil.
Local protests at rail price increases.
Birmingham stations part of national campaign.
Screengrab: Kerwin and The Cyclops
What’s hot on the box this week is no contest. It’s an actor called Kerwin Mathews and a cyclops
Howard Sez: Kick Out The Foreign Workers
Our foreigners correspondent Sir Howard Elston (DOA), gives us the inside factoids on that overseas worker row that has rocked this nation to our very British core. Sources linked to insiders associated with Deep-Throat confidants who know the hush hush secrets of the inner circle have told me that the government is about…
On your marks…
Villa start their Premier League campaign on Saturday. Dave Woodhall looks forward.
Police seek shooting witnesses
Victim of club attack remains critical.
Ironbridge set for big race
Expect a 19th century twist to a modern competition.
Call for safe biking
Local ambulance chiefs are reminding bikers not to turn a minor mishap into something more serious.
Is There A Tiger In Your Garden?
Nature lovers are being asked to check their gardens for tigers in a bid to help conservationists studying the effects of climate change on moth distribution.
Progressing past the Pilgrims
Andy Munro was at St Andrews to see Blues open their season in the Capital One Cup .
Trust backs Driver First Assist
If you’ve ever felt helpless at the scene of an accident this scheme is for you.
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Dave Woodhall witnesses the big screen debut of Norwich’s finest.
Here comes the rain/sun/snow/fog again
Does this year’s weather remind you of anything? Dave Woodhall thinks so.
West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?
The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.
Clampdown on motorway offenders
Motorway police are launching a new safety initiative aimed at cutting down on inappropriate lane use.
Witnesses sought to fatal crashes.
Two people have been killed in overnight incidents on the region’s roads.
Screengrab: Cool Heat
Pacino and de Niro face off on tv this week-a great week for LA noir, says Richard Lutz
There’s still a Watford gap
Blues failed to get the new season off to a flying start. Andy Munro was present.
18k ‘Key of the Door’ birthday competition
A Worcestershire-based business is celebrating its 18th birthday by giving away £18,000 in a Willy Wonka-style golden key competition.
New at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Here’s the latest additions to a crowded city centre schedule.
Student’s research poster lands prize
A student from the University of Wolverhampton is celebrating after scooping an award at a prestigious sciences conference.
Security specialist celebrates 5 years in business with record growth
A West Midlands security specialist is celebrating its 5th anniversary in style by creating up to 60 jobs and achieving 100% year-on-year growth.
Elementary – crimebusters required
Even the world’s greatest detectives need help sometimes.
Local Music festival a resounding success
The first ever Lichfield Rocks festival raised over £2,500 for St Giles Hospice in Whittington.
Carnival advice
“Have a safe and enjoyable carnival” is the police message to anyone attending Sunday’s Handsworth festivities.