John Bright business columnist, business comment

Good job John Duckers had two notebooks at autumn supper

You will be delighted to know that Bright’s vicar on earth John Duckers took much of the stick at Moseley rugby club’s autumn supper.more

Room full of boos and cocktails are flying too!

The usual sordid antics at Birmingham’s Press Ball.more

Remembering the marriage made in media hell ...

Doesn’t time fly – can you believe that it is now the tenth anniversary of the BRMB radio stunt, the Two Strangers and a Wedding Competition?more

I listen and learn as John Bright statue re-installed

John Bright meets John Bright – I always wanted to say that.more

Who's the front-runner in the sad old git stakes?

I arrive at Kings Heath Cricket and Sports Club for a lunch with ‘Merry Widowers’ John Matthews and Robin Bradshaw.more

Got my plan for surviving worst of the elements Oct 28 2009

Birmingham’s ‘suits’ are set to play at being dossers again.Read

Taylor attended four events in one evening on circuit

Have Birmingham’s favourite lawyer Adrian Hindmarsh and Tony Taylor, head of Birmingham Business Breakfast Club, become the new John James and Andrew Sparrow of their era.more

Show us your smile Tony – and make it snappy Oct 26 2009

After the lengthy efforts of a local iron foundry, Tony “Fangs” Bell, Birmingham Chamber’s man with the camera, is now snapping like a latter day Jaws.Read

Back to reality for Law who thought he was big draw Oct 21 2009

Hits to the Montpelier website surge, culminating in a huge jump in interest on the Sunday.Read

Cool put-down from rugger’s ice-dance champ

TV ice-dancing champion and one-time rugby international Kyran Bracken was the guest speaker at the Investment Property Forum’s annual dinner at the ICC. more

Toilets technology way beyond Duckers

A lifelong first for Bright’s vicar on earth John Duckers – an exciting assignation with a lady in the gents’ toilets.more

Christmas just not the same without KPMG’s cocktails

“After much soul searching, we have decided to take a one-year breather,” writes senior partner Mel Egglenton. “Given the turbulent economic times, some would argue that we need to stick together more than ever and we are probably all in need of a large drink! On balance though, we believe this decision probably strikes an appropriate chord with many of our clients in these truly exceptional times.”more

More nonsense from the exciting life of Birmingham’s Favourite Lawyer Adrian Hindmarsh.

Had a spat with Michael Winner – he’s the bloke in the insurance ads who used to make films – and got himself locked in a bank (how many of us have dreamed of that!).more

Veteran Midlands radio newsman Colin Palmer relaxed at leaving the airwaves

Is John Bright psychic?more

It's about time as Mike Whitby cracks a joke

Much amusement at a recent City Region board meeting.more

Birthday cheers to the little man with a big heart

Celebrations for diminutive Birmingham businessman Glyn Pitchford who has just reached the grand old age of 65.more

Costa del Sol recovers as Merry Widowers fly home at last

Just when you think you have got rid of them, they bounce back …more

Ladies raring to step up for fundraiser at Metro

Several months ago an unlikely group of stewards stepped forward to pull a few pints behind the bar at Metro to raise funds for Birmingham Community Foundation.more