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Elvis has entered the building

Elvis has entered the building

Dave Woodhall talks to a singer who’s walking it like he talks it.

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God and his botherers

God and his botherers

Laurence Inman isn’t impressed by the missionary’s position

There’s only one…..

There’s only one…..

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to a very special footballer

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Running scarred

Running scarred

Laurence Inman is a lot fitter than he looks. Certainly fit enough to assault his telly – again!

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Rachael Barker crowned Miss Birmingham 2013

Rachael Barker crowned Miss Birmingham 2013

Psychology graduate Rachael Barker has been crowned as the new Miss Birmingham.

Pine would

Pine would

Dave Woodhall talks to Courtney Pine ahead of the jazz legend’s Birmingham show at the weekend.

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Food, Average to Glorious Food

Food, Average to Glorious Food

Representatives of the food industry have been at the NEC this week at a series of trade shows. Steve Beauchampé sampled the atmosphere - and some of the wares!

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A suitable case for treatment

A suitable case for treatment

Laurence Inman is in a pensive mood, dogged by regrets.

Martin Longley hunkers down at two of NYC’s finest jazz haunts…

Martin Longley hunkers down at two of NYC’s finest jazz haunts…

New York Sounds: Dizzy's Club And The Iridium

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Of doubtful benefit

Of doubtful benefit

Laurence Inman is not in a hopeful mood, despite receiving good news

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Biking Through Burma: High Hopes, Doubtful Prospects

Biking Through Burma: High Hopes, Doubtful Prospects

Sheilagh Matheson has returned from a month's trip to Burma, travelling by bike, boat, bus, tut-tut, rickshaw, train and Honda 50

From William Shakespeare to Orson Welles

From William Shakespeare to Orson Welles

Laurence Inman casts a critical eye on the art of Shakespeare.

Biking in Burma: Long Miles, Silent Temples and Those Dogs

Biking in Burma:  Long Miles, Silent Temples and Those Dogs

Richard Lutz continues his trip by bike through Burma

Holding out for a hero

Holding out for a hero

Dave Woodhall talks to one of the British film industry’s rising stars.

BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business

BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business

It’s March, so that means a visit to The Best of Britain and Ireland show (BOBI) at the NEC. Andy Goff went along for a look.

Bankers, money and betting

Bankers, money and betting

Laurence Inman sees certain links 'twixt the three.

International Women’s Day marked at Rotarian’s Breakfast

International Women’s Day marked at Rotarian’s Breakfast

Birmingham Rotary Club hosted a breakfast at the ICC in Birmingham as one of the cities marking International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March.

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Gig review: Steve Reich – Birmingham Town Hall

Gig review: Steve Reich – Birmingham Town Hall

Steve Beauchampé has been to see Steve Reich in action. Here’s his review of the 6th March concert.

The Birmingham Press interview: Malcolm Stent

The Birmingham Press interview: Malcolm Stent

Dave Woodhall talks to Brummie comedian Malcolm Stent about his new show.

Birmingham – Then and Now

Birmingham – Then and Now

Alan Clawley has published a book in a popular series.