A Brexit election would suit Corbyn’s Labour
12/09/2019
Frank McKenna explains why, rather than fearing a General Election dominated by Brexit, Labour may welcome it.
Book now for The Bottomless Cinema’s showing of Elf at The Botanical Gardens – a classic film, bottomless drinks, and buckets of popcorn!
05/09/2019
The Bottomless Cinema is back with more merry movie madness at the stunning Botanical Gardens. Showing the modern Christmas classic, Elf, on Sunday 15th December.
It is the PM and Brexiters who are ‘Frit’
05/09/2019
In another week of high parliamentary drama, Frank McKenna gives his assessment on the latest Brexit chaos.
Johnson Stumbles
05/09/2019
Has Boris Johnson been rattled by the belated fight back by MPs opposed to a No Deal Brexit? Jim argues that the Tory Party is now indistinguishable from Farage’s Brexit Party.
Is Birmingham City Centre Too Densely Populated?
04/09/2019
Has England’s green and pleasant land all of a sudden become England’s green and overcrowded land?
Jewellery Quarter Homeowners can now build larger extensions without planning permission
29/08/2019
The need for more homes has always been one of the biggest issues with regard to the Country’s housing crisis.
Johnson holds nearly all the cards
29/08/2019
Jim lays into Remainer MPs for being blindsided by the Prime Minister as we head for a No Deal Brexit. Also Jim used to report on Bury FC for Piccadilly Radio and hopes the fans can help the club start again.
Short term gain for long term pain?
29/08/2019
Frank McKenna reflects on a historic week in British politics. He concedes that Boris has won the battle – but will he win the war?
Great British Menu finalist returns to Birmingham with a monthly take over at Craft Dining Rooms
29/08/2019
Finalist on this year’s Great British Menu, Kray Treadwell, will mark his return to Birmingham with a monthly restaurant take over at Craft Dining Rooms at The ICC.
Trio of top local chefs team up for a glorious guest dinner at Resorts World
29/08/2019
Three top Solihull chefs are teaming up for an exclusive guest dinner on Sunday 29th September, up at Sky By The Water, Resorts World’s rooftop bar and restaurant.
Question marks over HS2
22/08/2019
Should HS2 be scrapped and the money spent on Northern Powerhouse Rail? Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants both, but Jim Hancock asks if that is realistic.
Merkel offers Johnson – Nowt!
22/08/2019
Frank McKenna reflects on the PMs trip to Germany and bemoans the Remainers failure to agree a strategy that will avoid a ‘Crash Out’ Brexit in his latest Downtown blog.