Dionne Warwick backs Birmingham Black History Month during special visit to city
Ahead of performing at Symphony Hall yesterday, international music legend Dionne Warwick spoke to invited guests about celebrating Birmingham Black History Month. The private event, attended by the...
View ArticleGrants of £10,000 for small businesses wanting to improve workplace health
Grants of up to £10,000 could be available to small businesses who pledge to cut unnecessary stress and boost the health and wellbeing of staff under the pioneering Thrive at […] The post Grants of...
View ArticleBirmingham’s first Caribbean cookery school launched by mother and daughter duo
Birmingham’s first Caribbean cookery school has been launched in the city. Around 100 guests marked the unveiling of the Tan Rosie Foods Cookery School – the brain child of mother and […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham Zombie Walk “discontinued”, Children’s Hospital charity announce
The city’s annual Zombie Walk – which was postponed last year to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail – has been indefinitely put on hold, according to fundraisers at the Birmingham Children’s […] The...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Author AA Abbott on release of her fourth book, Revenge Trail
We chat with with author AA Abbott, who is about to release her fourth book, The Revenge Trail, the latest part of the ‘Trail‘ series. Author AA Abbott – real name Helen […] The post INTERVIEW: Author...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: BBC Three Day celebrations in Birmingham
Award winning channel BBC Three took over Birmingham yesterday, bringing a whole host of innovative programmes, channel faces and creators to The Bond Company in Digbeth. In a day full of digital […]...
View ArticleHow the West Midlands has been marking BBC Music Day
It’s BBC Music Day, with a host of musical activities held across the country, from Kylie Minogue taking over train announcements to indie rock legends Pulp appearing on a special edition of […] The...
View Article20 awesome photos from Brum’s inaugural Festival of Audacity
The Festival of Audacity, a free three-day extravaganza from Free Radical, has seen a myriad of creatives and artists occupy unusual spaces across Birmingham these last few days. Described by...
View ArticleThe first-ever rave was held at Birmingham Council House, and this is what...
The first-ever late night rave was held at the Birmingham City Council House’s prestigious banqueting suite last night, as part of the Festival of Audacity. Intent of being creatively audacious […] The...
View ArticleBirmingham artist paints Jeremy Corbyn’s face on massive billboard during...
Guerilla artist Void One has hijacked another Birmingham billboard, and this time plastered it with the face of Jeremy Corbyn, as the Conservative Party conference began in the city. As Prime Minister...
View ArticleBirmingham third most toxic city in the UK, according to fresh study
A new study has revealed that Birmingham is the third most toxic city in the UK, with one of the highest carbon emission rates, number of power stations and number […] The post Birmingham third most...
View ArticleGovernment pledges £165m housing and infrastructure investment for...
A £165m deal to build an Athletes’ Village for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been welcomed by West Midlands leaders, after being announced at the Conservative Party conference in the […] The post...
View ArticleThree men stabbed near McDonald’s in Birmingham city centre – area sealed off...
Police officers swarmed into Dale End in Birmingham city centre this evening after initial reports of multiple stabbings, in which three individuals are believed to have been attacked near a McDonald’s...
View ArticleVIDEO: Three men stabbed in Birmingham city centre, near McDonald’s restaurant
Police officers swarmed into Dale End in Birmingham city centre this evening after initial reports of multiple stabbings, in which three individuals are believed to have been attacked near a McDonald’s...
View ArticleInvestigation launched in Bordesley Green following the death of woman
A shocking crime has taken place in a quiet and leafy area of Birmingham, where a middle aged woman was critically wounded in a house in Yardley Green Road on Monday […] The post Investigation launched...
View ArticleDid this penalty miss by Glen Whelan cost Steve Bruce his job at Villa Park?
Steve Bruce has been sacked as manager of Aston Villa Football Club, after two years in charge. Is this the penalty miss by Glen Whelan that possibly cost Steve Bruce […] The post Did this penalty miss...
View ArticleTheresa May walks on stage at Tory conference dancing “like a demented windmill”
After busting a few moves in South Africa a couple of months go, it seems old Theresa’s got her groove back, as the Prime Minister walked onto stage at the Tory […] The post Theresa May walks on stage...
View ArticlePolice release CCTV images of suspects in Dale End disorder and stabbings
Detectives investigating a serious disorder that broke out between teenagers in Dale End yesterday have released CCTV images of more than 20 suspects they want to question. Trouble flared in High […]...
View ArticleSPOTLIGHT: Exploring the South Staffordshire Railway Walk with Vimal Korpal
South Staffordshire circular Railway Walk and Bratch locks have a walk around distance of around 5.5 miles. If you fancy a gentle walk taking in a bit of countryside and the […] The post SPOTLIGHT:...
View ArticleBirmingham Improv Festival is bringing 100 performers to city as it returns...
The countdown is on! One of the biggest improvisation festivals outside of London opens this month in Birmingham offering audiences 9 days of unique performances and professional workshops. Birmingham...
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