“We feel trapped and can’t see a way out”

The personal impact the cladding scandal is having on the lives of Birmingham leaseholders.

Birmingham Tories slam council over clean air policy

Call for action on environment.

The Dickhead Tapes: What Boris really thinks

Sir Howard Elston rifles through secret recordings of the latest Cabinet meeting.

‘Revitalised’ boost for local charities

Charities in the West Midlands amongst those to receive over £300,000 from dormant trusts.

Midlands economic and construction experts welcome PM’s announcement

Build, Build, Build welcomed but “more must be done, using home building as basis”.

Exclusive shocker: Howard’s new book on Trump

Sir Howard Elston, our literary editor, reports on his exclusive memoir of the Yank prez.

Birmingham Tories call for high streets help

Free parking and improvements to pedestrian access needed to sustain retail sector.

Seven days: Bolton’s book, big business bonanza, Boris bungling

Richard Lutz survives another week that was…

The divided states of America

Richard  Lutz reports on a nation riven in two.

Birmingham Conservatives attack council’s “mixed message” for schools

Group calls for help following concerns about closure impact on pupils.

Another view?

Andy Munro comments on events of the past week.

New police appointment “earns more than city leader” claim

Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.

Government asked to continue Social Investment Tax Relief

Hammer blow for Social Enterprises and disadvantaged communities if scheme scrapped.

This government’s incompetence is astounding

David Rendall says a series of endless blunders has led Britain into a fatal spin.

Environmental group calls for action on COVID-19 recovery

Extinction Rebellion Birmingham to stand outside Council House calling for Citizens Assembly.

Birmingham MP attacks government cuts

Birmingham City Council faces a cut in emergency pandemic government funding.

Cummings and goings

Andy Munro comments on Dominic Cummings and the reaction so far.

Ask Howard – Is Boris the best?

Sir Howard ‘Bossman’ Elston gives the lowdown on the Low Down.

Lib Dem concern over post-pandemic industrial prospects

Call for Midlands Manufacturing Task Force after Rolls Royce job cuts.

Bojo and the bunglers

Richard Lutz is repulsed by the government’s incompetency and deceit over Covid-19.

Same old same old

Andy Munro talks about what he’s been missing.

The Dickhead Tapes

Sir Howard Elston, our diplomatic reporter, watches a circus of ambiguity, deceit and governmental stupidity.

Birmingham funding bid aims for go-ahead

Erdington High Street FHSF business case set to be approved for submission

Tribute paid to leading Birmingham businessman

“Birmingham’s business community has lost a quiet hero,” says Mayoral candidate.

The virus that keeps on giving

A stress-relieving rant courtesy of Andy Munro.

Conservatives call for free Birmingham parking

Council urged to waive parking charges for key workers.

Sir Howard: Shock Parliament shutdown

More from Sir Howard Elston, our man almost at Westminster.

Councillors call for action on drug problem in Erdington

Conservatives demand council and police act on growing menace.

Tory fury at latest clean air zone delay

Leader calls for controversial charge to be scrapped.

Mayoral candidate calls for HS2 local investment

British ‘bullet trains’ should be Black Country-built says Liam Byrne.