That was the week that was

Richard Lutz stumbles through another bit of life…

That was the week that was

RIchard Lutz looks back on the seven day run-up to Christmas

Not at all like local democracy

Allowing local authorities to retain business rates only rights one of many wrongs imposed on them by central government writes Steve Beauchampé

Election reflection from a Tory point of view

As the dust settles, Tory euphoria and Labour gloom has yet to subside. Dominic Fisher examines the possibilities a new government will bring.

King or knave?

Jonathan King appeared on TV recently. Dave Woodhall argues that this shouldn’t be cause for concern.

G4S – When crime really does pay

Steve Beauchampé takes issue with government and corporate hypocrisy, tazered with a dose of racist malignancy within the private sector.

The season now ending

Terry Wills is not a happy Baggie, even if he is about to see history being made.

There’s only one…..

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to a very special footballer

Wigan peers

The football season’s coming to an end and, at the Hawthorns, Terry Wills is starting to think it can’t come too soon.

The joy of six

After Villa’s Monday night massacre, Dave Woodhall produces the predictable headline

On the beach

Terry Wills wonders whether the Albion are on holiday yet.

Shattering the Crystal Palace while being thrown to the Wolves

Andy Munro on Blues’ inconsistent Easter.

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Bankers, money and betting

Laurence Inman sees certain links ‘twixt the three.

Derby Dazed – Birmingham City v Derby

Blues obtained three welcome points on Saturday, as Andy Munro reports.

Taking the Biscuit

Dave Woodhall on a week at Villa Park.

New ballboys please

Andy Munro on this week’s footballing hot topic

The right way to war, war, war

Laurence Inman eavesdrops on talk of justification.

Trust in the Blues

Andy Munro with a message for all Blues fans

Laurence Inman reflects on ‘a pleasant Autumn day at Bournville Boys’ Technical School’

Experiences at school can be formative in many ways. Laurence Inman shares one of his.

Barnsley Stormed

Andy Munro wonder how much worse it can get for the Blues.

Cycling and Policemen – and an admission

Andy Goff has an admission to make.

John Logie Baird – Why?

Dave Woodhall’s been watching morning TV, and found a familiar face still polluting the airwaves.

96 Hours

Dave Woodhall turns up to Villa Park as it opens for 2012-13 business.

Olympic News In Brief

Laurence Inman has made the mistake of actually watching coverage of London 2012….

“There is no such thing as alcoholism”, claims Laurence Inman

Only someone living on Mars for the last five years could fail to notice that alcohol consumption is increasing and that increased consumption (and availability) are leading to ever more serious problems.

Steady as she goes

So far Villa’s close-season has been unspectacular. Which is what Dave Woodhall was hoping for.

Wasting Police Time

Dave Woodhall looks at last week’s dramatic Megabus incident.

Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Jazz Pulsations

Martin Longley sends out further throbbing signals from New York City…

I was there, honest

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young sang about it but Laurence could actually have been there. In what we hope is the first of many articles, actor and playwright Laurence Inman comes clean