OPINION | A walk down the aisle… with social media
Will you consider a walk down the aisle… with social media? I recently got married. Yay! Hurrah! And all those other things! My thoughts Before our big day, I attended […] The post OPINION | A walk...
View ArticleVIDEO: Eid al-Adha message from Cllr Majid Mahmood
Thousands of worshippers congregated in a Birmingham park today to mark the start of Eid celebrations. The rain held off and the atmosphere was vibrant and exciting as people flowed […] The post VIDEO:...
View ArticleVIDEO: Eid al-Adha prayers in Small Heath Park in Birmingham
Thousands of worshippers congregated in a Birmingham park today to mark the start of Eid celebrations. The rain held off and the atmosphere was vibrant and exciting as people flowed into […] The post...
View ArticleNew street art High Vis Fest coming to the Custard Factory next month
It should come as no surprise that the new owners of The Custard Factory, Oval Real Estate, are keen to get things moving and get this iconic Birmingham building – […] The post New street art High Vis...
View ArticleFinalists prepare for grand final of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync contest
More than 25 contestants have battled to reach the grand finals of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync competition. Only 15 of the most iconic performers remain to battle to take first […] The post...
View ArticleEdgbaston Village launches first ever Open Weekend showcasing music, food and...
Calthorpe Estates is giving visitors a flavour of what Edgbaston Village has to offer at the first ever Open Weekend. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September from 10am until […] The post Edgbaston...
View ArticleBirmingham Pride organisers unveil 2019 expansion plans!
Dramatic changes have been announced for the future of Birmingham Pride in the city. Due to major development taking place throughout the Gay Village, next year’s Birmingham Pride will be relocating to...
View ArticleWhat is the Hindu festival of Janmashtami?
Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Kashav Sehra, a co-opted Trustee and a member of the Shree Geeta Bhavan Mandir in Handsworth, provided […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham Lord Mayor visits Bordesley Green to inspire local children
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children...
View ArticleQueer “dark arts” drag show sets to shock this Halloween
A brand new Halloween themed theatre show is set to launch in Birmingham at the heart of the city’s queer scene. With a fascinating fusion of a contemporary drag show along with […] The post Queer...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Bernie Wilcox on the 40th anniversary of northern Rock Against Racism
I happened to be in Manchester and stumbled upon Bernie Wilcox, who was one of the main organisers of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis, which took place 40 years […] The post INTERVIEW: Bernie...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bernie Wilcox on 40th anniversary of Northern Carnival Against the Nazis
Journalist Vimal Korpal chats to Bernie Wilcox, one of the founders of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis in 1978, on the 40th anniversary of the anti-racism event; and ahead […] The post VIDEO:...
View ArticleParadise Circus closed to all traffic from today until Summer 2019
From today, Paradise Circus is closed to all traffic until Summer 2019. Broad Street area remains open for business while the Metro extension is built. Midland Metro extension to Centenary […] The post...
View ArticleHow does the Birmingham Westside Metro Extension affect you?
As Birmingham’s metro routes continue to expand, commuters are being hit with road closures, changes in pedestrian walkways, confusing public footpath and city centre route changes. So, what’s going on...
View Article12 stabbings in one week leave Birmingham shaken. Here’s the victims…
Twelve stabbings in and around Birmingham have left the city shaken this past week, as Bank Holiday Monday began with news a double murder. Mother and daughter Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh […] The...
View ArticleFuneral arrangements announced for Solihull double murder victims
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the victims of the double murder which took place in Solihull last week. A daughter and her mother were stabbed to death in Solihull in […] The post Funeral...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police on hunt for new Youth Commissioners
Young people in the region are once again being given the chance to become West Midlands Youth Commissioners, and work with West Midlands Police to highlight important issues that affect young […] The...
View ArticleBBC Digital Cities is back in Birmingham for multimedia skills showcase
BBC Academy’s Digital Cities is returning this month, with a series of masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities, for those looking to thrive and learn in the digital sector. The exciting...
View ArticlePunch Records supports emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands
Six emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands have been given the opportunity to fulfil their potential as part of a six-month artist development programme called BACK IN. The dynamic […] The post...
View ArticleFormer Beautiful South members regroup for Birmingham date
A new incarnation of The Beautiful South is back on a national UK tour, playing the Birmingham Hare & Hounds next month. When great British pop institution, The Beautiful South […] The post Former...
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