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Labour challenge to control Walsall Council
Opposition councillors on Walsall Council will attempt to unseat the ruling coalition next week following, what they call, ‘a year of incompetence, inaction and increasing indifference.’
No foreigners, no gays, no benefit claimants
Steve Beauchampé on Britain's fractured political machinery....
Howard Elston’s Big Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Nigel Farage?
Sir Howard Elston is shouting at you about UKIP's success in the UK's latest round of voting
Sir Bernard Zissman raises £16k with charity debatathon
Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman has put his famed public speaking skills to the test during a debatathon which raised more than £16,000 for charity
Phone win for ‘bedroom tax’ campaigners
Published on 17 Apr, 2013 at 16:01 in Most recent, Open Government, Politics, Walsall | | No Comments
Walsall people needing to contact the council’s housing benefit helpline for advice on the so-called bedroom tax can now do so without worrying about excessive phone bills
The Baroness T’s Death? Don’t Make Me Laugh
Maggie jokes? There're a weird joke in themselves, says writer Sheilagh Matheson
Seven Reasons Why Mrs Thatcher Saved Our Great Nation
Our house historian HOWARD ELSTON (OBE) explains why Baroness Thatcher will always really be remembered in Uk-land
Maggie: The Final Act But Enter Sir Mark Stage Right
Britain steels itself for Mrs Thatcher's funeral. But her son is there as chief mourner, warns Richard Lutz
Saying goodbye to the Grocer’s Daughter
Laurence Inman’s acerbic commentary on the late Baroness Thatcher
A Night in the Ukraine with Maggie
Published on 8 Apr, 2013 at 17:53 in Comment, Local history, Most recent, Politics, Television | | 3 Comments
With that Margaret Thatcher movie now on our screens, Richard Lutz remembers an interview when Maggie's spin doctor lost his spin
BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business
Published on 14 Mar, 2013 at 15:14 in Birmingham, Business, Exhibitions, Features, Politics, Tourism, Travel | | No Comments
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.
Former Brum Lord Mayor’s record attempt debatathon
Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Sir Bernard Zissman, is set to challenge all comers to a record breaking debatathon on April 17th
Blair Throws Hat in Ring for Pope’s Job
HOWARD ELSTON, our Rome Reporter, gives us details of who will oversee the Holy See after Easter.
SHOCKER: Cops Called In Over ‘Libdem In Gov’t’ Scandal
Our racing editor, SIR HOWARD ELSTON, goes that extra length to report on the latest scandal to hit the gate.
Say goodbye to free waste bags in Birmingham
A number of changes to waste collection services have been announced by Birmingham City Council in its 2013/14 budget
Ask Howard: Just how did Huhne suddenly remember the truth?
Howard Elston, our Q/A guy answers the big questions that trouble our planet
Watch This Space: Hillary Aims for ’16
Hillary to run for Prez in '16? Richard Lutz throws a spotlight on the next US race.
Walsall Labour slam Conservative apprenticeship scheme
Walsall council’s flagship policy to help 550 young unemployed people find work has found apprenticeships for only 58 youngsters in its first year
Coventry University applications up 18% for 2013
Published on 9 Jan, 2013 at 8:48 in Business, Coventry, Education, Most recent, Politics | | No Comments
Applications for places at Coventry University have seen a dramatic rise compared to the same point in 2012, according to the institution’s latest figures.
Mark Thomas – Manifesto Warm Up – UK Tour 2013
Rated as one of the UK's finest political comedians, Mark Thomas is bringing a new show to Glee Club Birmingham, Thursday 7th March 2013.
