West Midlands leaders call on Theresa May to reverse cuts to local councils
As the Conservative Party Conference comes to a close in Birmingham, Labour politicians from across the West Midlands have called on Prime Minister Theresa May to reverse the austerity handed down to...
View ArticleSmall Heath school break-in and burglary leads to two-day closure
A school in Small Heath in Birmingham has been temporary closed to pupils following a break-in on Tuesday night. The Small Heath Leadership Academy (formerly Small Heath School) on Muntz Street will...
View ArticleOPINION: Jeremy Corbyn billboard art removed – was it censorship?
Last weekend saw a striking new billboard pasted up in Digbeth by Birmingham based artist Void One, featuring Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. The guerilla art went up during the Tory conference […] The...
View ArticleGuz Khan spotted filming ‘Man Like Mobeen’ series 2 in Small Heath earlier today
Comedian and actor Guz Khan surprised Birmingham residents today, as the star of the BBC comedy series ‘Man Like Mobeen’ was spotted filming the second series of the hit show in […] The post Guz Khan...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Puppeteer Michael Crouch on STUFF, a play about hoarding
A creative new play about hoarding and clutter is coming to Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre this month. STUFF, from Women and Theatre, is a brand new quirky and comedic production that respectfully...
View ArticleAnger grows following two weeks of missed refuse collections in Birmingham
Several major wards in Birmingham have been neglected by council refuse collections for the past two weeks, according to local residents. Growing anger has resulted in an apology being made by a city...
View ArticleBirmingham’s HS2 Curzon Street Station design branded a “shed” by Labour MP...
Set to be the first new intercity railway station built in Britain since the 19th century at a cost of millions of pounds and much controversy, concept designs for the […] The post Birmingham’s HS2...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Jon Trevor, Director of Birmingham Improv Festival
This year’s Birmingham Improv Festival will welcome over a hundred performers to the Blue Orange Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, between Friday 26th October and Saturday 3rd November. We...
View ArticleAston Villa appoint Dean Smith as new manager and John Terry as Assistant Coach
Aston Villa Football Club has announced Dean Smith as its new Head Coach, John Terry as Assistant Coach and Jesus Garcia Pitarch as Sporting Director. Dean Smith, a lifelong Villa fan, is […] The post...
View ArticleWhat is National Coming Out Day and how is it observed?
Today is National Coming Out Day (NCOD) but what exactly is it, who observes it and what purpose does it ultimately serve? What is National Coming Out Day? National Coming Out […] The post What is...
View Article8 inspiring National Coming Out Day messages from Birmingham
It’s National Coming Out Day (NCOD) today, an annual LGBTQIA+ awareness day observed on October 11th in select countries across the world. Each year on National Coming Out Day, the international...
View ArticleCriminals ram-raid into Small Heath building society in early hours
An inner city building society was targeted by daring criminals early this morning in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Would-be burglars smashed their way into the Nationwide Building Society in...
View ArticleWhoopi Goldberg gifts her shirt to K-Pop sensations BTS on The Graham Norton...
K-Pop sensations BTS have been gifted with Whoopi Goldberg’s shirt, right off her back, as the band appeared alongside the US film and TV star, on The Graham Norton Show […] The post Whoopi Goldberg...
View ArticleMarvel’s Iron Fist axed by Netflix after only two series
Marvel’s Iron Fist has been axed after only two seasons on Netflix. The series, which starred British actor Finn Jones in the title role, was a prominent feature of Marvel’s Netflix shows which […] The...
View ArticleLoveBrum charity launches conference to mark £100,000 donation milestone
Birmingham charity LoveBrum has announced the launch of its first annual Causes Conference to mark the milestone of the charity donating £100,000 to local projects. Taking place on Thursday 25 […] The...
View ArticleGoddesses, demons and lights as city Hindus prepare for Diwali celebrations
Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali. October and November are busy periods for celebrations in the Hindu calendar. Most people know of Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights’, goodness overcoming evil, light over...
View ArticleMalkit Singh to headline all-star Diwali celebrations in Birmingham
The King of Bhangra Malkit Singh is among the live singers and dancers taking to the stage for this year’s Diwali on the Square celebrations. The free show and festival […] The post Malkit Singh to...
View ArticleRenowned multi-genre music festival ‘Emulsion’ returns to Birmingham next month
A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month. Centred on improvisation and new music, Emulsion will be hosted at mac Birmingham for its seventh edition on...
View ArticleLest We Forget British Forces Heroes
Lest We Forget – Black History and the British Army At a plush ball at the National Motorcycle Museum on an October evening current and former service men and women […] The post Lest We Forget British...
View ArticleSteel Pulse mural recognising music revolution unveiled in Handsworth
A new mural honouring legendary reggae band Steel Pulse was been unveiled in Handsworth to coincide with National Album Day while recognising revolution through music. The special unveiling – part of...
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