David Cameron would like us to believe that the pain inflicted on us by the government after the banking crash will be more bearable if we believe him, writes Alan Clawley

More from Sir Howard Elston, our man almost at Westminster.

"Birmingham's business community has lost a quiet hero," says Mayoral candidate.

The body, which has not yet been identified, was discovered around 8am yesterday (Thursday 4) in the Birmingham & Fazeley canal near Tyburn Road junction with Wheelwright Road, Erdington.

Our recent story about proposed developments at Acocks Green has drawn a reply from local campaigner Julie Larden

Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month

Polish artist to create new work.

Advice course for sufferers to begin in Erdington.

Liam Byrne launches radical women’s manifesto to tackle "pervasive inequality".

Richard Lutz holds his breath as Britain twists in the wind.

Liam Byrne launches a Manifesto for the Next Generation.

Richard Lutz checks into Hotel Ballotbox.

Climate to be debated at general election debate.

Two of the main parties commit to two of the Three Demands.

Will Mapplebeck, a Tyneside political commentator, reports on the outflow from the election.

Dave Woodhall talks to Andy Fraser, bass player with Free and inadvertent seller of blockbuster films.

Acting legend to perform at local venue.

Richard Lutz takes a seat for this tragedy at The Swan in Stratford

Richard Lutz chews his pew over Hot Rats at Birmingham Town Hall.

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a barnstorming night of Celtic connections.

Richard Lutz listens to Jamie Cullum fill a big stage.

Considerate Behaviour campaign launched on cross city line.

Help organised for elderly and vulnerable residents.

Thousands of lifesaving face masks donated to city hospital.

Support some of the most vulnerable in society with urgent COVD-19 appeal.

Richard Lutz on the double massacre in the US.

Andre’a: The youth worker helping future generations step back from a life of crime.

Shootings down by 53 per cent as police gangs team scores success.

Charity offers £10,000 to find those responsible for kidnap, torture and murder of Birmingham man.

Showcase for skills, talent and learning.

Campaign results in victory for local politicians.

Recruitment firm announces series of leadership development events.

Employability project invests in local people helping to fulfil all-important roles.

New addition brings further diversity to destination's range.

Flatpack Projects brings free family screenings and craft workshops to the Mailbox.

It's so easy... a child can do it!

Festive season all wrapped up at prestige venue.

Disabled access guide hails Birmingham tourist attraction.

Richard Lutz rides a storm on the Kinver escarpment.

Retro and social gaming bars plus private gym set up home.

Discounts for serviced apartments in Birmingham city centre.

Warwick Arts Centre have announced their summer film series, including some whip-smart comedies guaranteed to make you forget the lousy weather.

A £200,000 investment drive has seen a Warwick-based PCB assembly specialist secure its best ever year, with sales up 35% and five new jobs created.

A two week celebration of theatre will highlight the best of West Midlands’ creativity this March.

Author Vijay Mehta, Chair of Uniting for Peace, is giving a talk on his book on 5th March 2013 at University of Warwick

First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621

Sixty young musicians to demonstrate music’s power to unite with performance at European Parliament.

Support offered for EU nationals living in the UK.

Tony Fitzpatrick reports from north of the border on Brexit and a sense of loss.

Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.