Why a huge PS4 Spider-Man graffiti mural has appeared in Birmingham
A massive piece of graphic novel art has appeared in Digbeth this week, in the guise of comic book hero Spider-Man. With final touches being added to the over 12-foot high […] The post Why a huge PS4...
View ArticleFive arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism offences
Five people have been arrested today (Wednesday 5 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old boy were detained following a series of arrests across […] The post...
View ArticleDriver pins pedestrian to wall in apparent ‘freak accident’ outside Bullring...
An traffic collision which took place outside the Bullring in Birmingham in broad daylight this afternoon left passers-by shocked, as a driver lunged her car directly into a pedestrian in Edgbaston...
View Article30 super sick photos from the SBTV x The Custard Factory pop-up in Brum
Urban music channel SBTV was in Birmingham’s Custard Factory in Digbeth today, for an all-day interactive music and multimedia pop-up experience. Billed as an “SBTV takeover”, the popular entertainment...
View ArticleMan fatally shot in Lee Bank named as Anthony Sargeant
The family of a man who died on Friday, (31 August) have been left devastated by their tragic loss, as he is named by detectives. Anthony Sargeant, aged 33, was […] The post Man fatally shot in Lee...
View ArticleHere’s all the films screening at Birmingham’s WoW Festival this weekend
A brand new film festival showcasing a wide range of powerful documentaries, talks and discussion panels kicking off in Birmingham this weekend. Weekend of Wednesdays, described as a festival dedicated...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Preparations ahead of this weekend’s High Vis Fest in Birmingham
The city’s first High Vis Fest -a street culture extravaganza taking place in The Custard Factory – starts tomorrow, with intense preparations taking place for months. The one-day urban festival is...
View ArticleBirmingham Town Hall flies the flag to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ youth suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day today, Gay Times Magazine have created ‘The Flag We Shouldn’t Be Proud Of’, which will be raised at Birmingham’s iconic landmark, Town Hall. This ceremonial version […]...
View ArticleWeekend of Wednesdays engages audiences in the social film (r)evolution
The first Weekend of Wednesdays festival presented debate-generating films at Impact Hub at the end of last week. A primarily young audience showed interest in London black activism, the portrayal of...
View ArticlePortrait exhibition launched immortalising the NHS contribution of Windrush...
Here To Stay 70 is a portrait series documenting the impact of the Windrush generation in the formation and contributions to the NHS. Having recently celebrated 70 years of the NHS, […] The post...
View ArticleMachine guns, machetes and swords are being discovered in Midlands canals
Machine guns, machetes, samurai swords and bikes… these are just some of the finds from one families magnet fishing haul across the Midlands’ Canal network. BBC Inside Out West Midlands […] The post...
View ArticleCoventry bus crash deaths caused by dangerous driving, court rules
Two people were killed after a Coventry bus driver was ruled to have committed the act of driving dangerously following a trial of facts at Birmingham Crown Court. After a […] The post Coventry bus...
View ArticleYouTuber goes on epic rant about ‘too many foreigners and Muslims in Britain’
A popular YouTuber has broadcast an epic rant on his online video channel tackling the subject of “too many foreigners”, Muslims and immigrants in Britain. Jack Dean – aka JaackMaate […] The post...
View ArticlePakistani celeb royalty honoured at prestigious awards ceremony in London
Following its inaugural debut on the UK’s celebrity calendar in 2017, the second annual International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) welcomed the A-list of Pakistan’s glitterati on Sunday in London. A...
View ArticleTV stars Mim Shaikh and Ellie Flynn to celebrate first-ever BBC Three Day in...
Award winning channel BBC Three is taking over Birmingham for the day on September 27, bringing with it a whole host of innovative programmes, BBC Three faces and creators. In […] The post TV stars Mim...
View ArticleAmazing pirate-themed 3D ‘illusion’ artwork appears in Birmingham city centre
To mark the arrival of Escape Hunt Birmingham’s brand-new swashbuckling escape room adventure, Blackbeard’s Treasure, the world-famous artists 3D Joe & Max unveiled their interpretation of...
View ArticlePac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to […] The post...
View ArticleHundreds flock to Edgbaston Village to celebrate first ever Open Weekend
Hundreds of locals flocked to Edgbaston Village last weekend as Calthorpe Estates hosted its inaugural Open Weekend. Taking place over Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September, visitors to the debut...
View ArticleFashion royalty to grace the runway, as Indo-Pak style show returns to London
Following its debut on the UK Fashion Calendar in 2017, a show celebrating Indo-Pak fashion returns to London, reuniting the crème of Indian, Pakistani and British couture on one platform. IPLF – […]...
View ArticleSpectacular bike stunts in store as Arenacross UK Tour returns to Birmingham...
The spectacular Arenacross Tour returns for 2019 with the fast-paced show set descend on Birmingham next year – coming to the Genting Arena 1-2 February 2019. The UK’s fastest indoor […] The post...
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