Are you a fan of the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings? For Tolkien enthusiasts, there are numerous places to see around Birmingham that are thought to have directly influenced characters and locations in his most famous works.
The Fifa Women’s World Cup kicks off on 7th June and England and Scotland are among the 24 teams taking part. Hosted in France, the tournament will be played in nine different venues across nine cities, with the final being held in Lyon on 7th July.
Frank McKenna outlines the lessons our politicians should learn, but probably won’t, from the results of the recent Euro elections.
This week Jim gives his latest views on the Brexit debate, assesses the 11 contenders for the Tory leadership race and wonders if we have learnt all the lessons about D-Day.
This week Jim reviews British politics in the wake of the European elections and back’s the Speaker’s assertion that Parliament can’t be a bystander while the clock ticks down to a No Deal exit.
Former Member of Parliament, Simon Danczuk, analyses the recent European elections and suggests why Nigel Farge’s Brexit Party were victorious.
Counting the pennies this summer, but don’t want to become a hermit? Here are some of the best free things you can enjoy in and around Birmingham.
Looking for a day trip from Birmingham that the whole family will enjoy? Witley Court and Gardens is an 18th century English Heritage property that is situated in Great Witley, Worcestershire less than an hour drive from Birmingham City Centre.
The Euro Poll will be topped by Nigel Farage – but Frank McKenna warns that low turnout should guard us against reading to much into the election results from Thursday.
Tory MPs just can’t wait to get rid of Mrs May,but this week Jim points out that the parliamentary blockage will still stand in the way of the new PM. And talking of blockages, Jim also looks at the devolution stalemate in Lancashire.
Frank McKenna predicts a win for the Brexit Party in the forthcoming Euro Elections – and future success unless the traditional parties can find a way of challenging Nigel Farage and his allies in a different way.
Usually the European elections are shamefully ignored, this time they are centre stage and Jim gives a comprehensive guide to who’s standing in the North West Region.
