VIDEO: Suffragette mosaic revealed at New Street station in Birmingham
Timelapse footage has captured the moment a giant mosaic portrait of suffragette Hilda Burkitt was put together at Birmingham New Street station. Made up from more than 3,700 individual photos, […] The...
View ArticleBrilliant Brummies: Jordan Garvey, founder of clothing brand Rad Bab
Throughout history, Birmingham has always been a city of trades, entrepreneurs and a strong DIY attitude. Over the years, the city has evolved but its ‘roll your sleeves up and […] The post Brilliant...
View ArticleUrgent police appeal after man was injured in Handsworth shooting
Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old was injured after shots were fired in Handsworth yesterday. The man suffered a gunshot wound to his hip in Soho Road at […] The post Urgent...
View ArticleVIDEO: Police on scene in Bearwood following motorbike crash
West Midlands Police officers have placed a cordon between Belmont Road and Rawlings Road in Bearwood Birmingham, following a collision involving a motorbike. Traffic and pedestrians are being diverted...
View ArticleBirmingham brothers face life in jail for Handsworth shotgun murder (+ VIDEO)
A gunman who was arrested trying to flee the UK hours after shooting a man dead in Handsworth has been found guilty of his murder. Anib Khan was caught on […] The post Birmingham brothers face life in...
View ArticleFoka Wolf: The bastard child of Viz has his own expo in Brum
This past weekend saw the elusive street artist and agent provocateur, Foka Wolf, take over a small part of The Custard Factory with his own brand of satirical paste-ups, courtesy of […] The post Foka...
View ArticleEight guns taken off the streets of Birmingham in just 21 days, police reveal
Eight firearms have been recovered in Birmingham in just a month, West Midlands Police have revealed, including a firearm discovered just yesterday. The gun police officers found yesterday (Wednesday...
View ArticleAlum Rock man who brutally assaulted a traffic warden has been jailed
A Birmingham man has been jailed after a traffic warden was viciously attacked by a gang of four following an earlier dispute. Danyal Bashir, of Hartopp Road in Alum Rock, […] The post Alum Rock man...
View ArticlePrince William attends launch of Football for Peace campaign with...
Prince William joined celebrated football stars and ambassadors yesterday, to help launch a new campaign encouraging young people to use the sport to come together in communities across the country....
View ArticleHow police in Birmingham reunited a 13-year-old girl with her stolen pet dog
The heartwarming story of how West Midlands Police officers made one 13-year-old girl’s Christmas come early, by reuniting her with her pet dog, will warm the cockles of your heart. Here’s the moment...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: MCM Comic Con Birmingham | November 2018
We’re at the NEC in Birmingham for this year’s second MCM Comic Con in the city, with special guests including The Walking Dead and Doctor Who star David Morrissey, Ash […] The post LIVE UPDATES: MCM...
View ArticleBRUM BUMS: Men from Birmingham get their kit off to mark end of Movember! [NSFW]
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember. As the charity month nears its end, guys of all ages and backgrounds have […] The post BRUM BUMS: Men...
View ArticleREVIEW: Midland Opera’s ‘Carmen’ tackles controversial themes in a thrilling...
A brand new version of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ is thrilling audiences in Birmingham in unexpected and refreshing venues where opera is rarely heard. This production of the opera boasts a racially […] The post...
View ArticleREVIEW: A personal journey by Dusty O is vibrant, fun and fearless art...
A new art exhibition at a relatively new location has been launched tonight at The Custard Factory, and I must admit, I was impressed. Impressed by the space, the artist – […] The post REVIEW: A...
View ArticleVIDEO: Audience reaction to Benidorm Live! in Birmingham
The cast of Benidorm Live are packing their suitcases in preparation for a sun-soaked seasonal adventure when they fly into The Alexandra, Birmingham for a four-week run this Christmas. But […] The...
View Article5 photos of the Birmingham Wholesale Markets being completely demolished
The old Birmingham Wholesale Markets have today been demolished, completely torn down to make way for a new multi-purpose development. The building complex, officially opening in 1974, was part of the...
View ArticleChristmas cheer in Birmingham Offices
Westside BID (Business Improvement District) brought Christmas cheer to office staff in Baskerville House, with Christmas carols sung by a local choir. Staff were not only treated to seasonal mince...
View ArticleOPINION: The erasure of Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ scene?
Today, the heart of Birmingham’s LGTBQ+ scene, a community spanning clubs and safe spaces for all, has made a heartfelt plea. The plea is quite simple, our community is under […] The post OPINION: The...
View ArticleBrummies mark International Migrants Day with stories of new friendships
It’s International Migrants Day, promoting and celebrating migrant friendships across the region and country. Designated by the United Nations to celebrate migration, International Migrants Day was set...
View ArticleUB40 Honoured on Walk of Stars
UB40 were honoured on the Birmingham Walk of Stars, Birmingham’s equivalent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame; with a star of their own for the impact they have made with their music. […] The post UB40...
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