Rising star Jack Savoretti to headline a Summer’s evening of music in Telford
Solo acoustic singer Jack Savoretti is heading to the West Midlands next year, performing in Telford in summer. As Savoretti puts the finishing touches to the biggest year of his […] The post Rising...
View ArticleJamelia: I’ve never voted before but I want Jeremy Corbyn to be Prime Minister
Brummie pop star Jamelia will be voting for the first time in her life this month and has been inspired to participate in the General Election by Jeremy Corbyn, she […] The post Jamelia: I’ve never...
View ArticleBanksy artwork highlighting homelessness appears in Birmingham overnight
Notoriously anonymous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s […] The post...
View ArticleVIDEO: How Brummies are reacting to the Banksy art that’s appeared in their city
World famous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s […] The post VIDEO: How...
View ArticleVIDEO: George Galloway and Khalid Mahmood lock horns at Birmingham hustings
Controversial politician George Galloway locked horns with Khalid Mahmood in Birmingham at a General Election hustings on Saturday, in an exchange that ended with Galloway leaving the room and Mahmood...
View ArticleBoris or Corbyn: How are Brummie celebs voting in the General Election?
It’s Election Day, the day where Britain goes to the polls to make its choice. These are turbulent, decade-defining times, and everyone should exercise their right to vote — including […] The post...
View ArticleRussell Brand to join Duran Duran stars for charity winter ball in Birmingham
Comedian Russell Brand is joining Duran Duran’s John Taylor and Roger Taylor to share their personal stories of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, at a special charity fundraising dinner this...
View ArticleGE2019 | LIVE: General Election – Birmingham results & updates
It’s Election Day across the UK as the population votes for a government. Birmingham’s constituency results will be coming in through at the ICC in the city centre, where a […] The post GE2019 | LIVE:...
View ArticleVIDEO: Christmas party for 350 homeless people at Birmingham New Street Station
On Christmas Eve, staff at Birmingham New Street Station joined the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) and a host of public volunteers and supporters to put on a special Christmas party […] The post...
View ArticleVIDEO: Muslims in Birmingham feed the homeless on Christmas Eve
Members of the city’s Muslim community took time out this Christmas Eve to hand out free food and drink at Birmingham Central Mosque to homeless, needy and vulnerable individuals and […] The post...
View ArticleAlmost 24,000 people in West Midlands are homeless, according to national...
The number of people recorded as homeless in the West Midlands has reached 23,715, new figures from Shelter reveal. Shelter’s extensive analysis of official rough-sleeping and temporary accommodation...
View ArticleFIRST LOOK: Cast of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in costume for first time!
Ahead of their opening performance tomorrow (Saturday 21 December), the cast of the fairest panto in the land gathered on stage for a first look at the dazzling costumes and […] The post FIRST LOOK:...
View ArticlePanto Dame joins Bullring Bull in glad rags ahead of festive period
This week, Panto dame Andrew Ryan took a break from the final week of rehearsals for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to visit the Birmingham Bullring’s world-famous bull statue. […] The post Panto Dame...
View ArticleUK charity plea for unwanted Christmas presents to raise funds for heart...
The festive season is one of the most generous times of the year, but the British Hearth Foundation (BHF) charity is appealing to Brummies left disappointed by Santa’s offerings to donate […] The post...
View ArticleTheatre company offsets carbon emissions from touring by planting their own...
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading mask theatre company based in Worcester, have set up their own tree grove in the Scottish Highlands to help offset the carbon emissions from their […] The post Theatre...
View ArticleProtest against war with Iran to be held in Birmingham as anger spills across...
A rally against a possible US war with Iran is being held in Birmingham city centre tomorrow (Thursday) as part of protest action taking place across the country, following an escalation […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham to ring in Year of the Rat in huge celebrations for Chinese New Year
Huge Chinese New Year celebrations are expected to take place in Birmingham this month as the city welcomes in the Year of the Rat. The Chinese Festival Committee Birmingham has once […] The post...
View ArticleCoventry to host UK’s first-ever pan-African cultural festival
The UK’s first annual African cultural festival is set to be held in the West Midlands this summer. Described as a “jamboree of all things Africa”, Ubuntu Pride will celebrate a […] The post Coventry...
View ArticleBilly Ocean to celebrate 70th birthday with a show at Birmingham Symphony Hall
International R&B legend Billy Ocean is set to swing by the Symphony Hall in Birmingham in November as part of a UK tour where the music star will be sharing […] The post Billy Ocean to celebrate...
View ArticleMayor Andy Street to shine spotlight on unsung heroes in Community Champion...
The search is on for the unsung heroes of the West Midlands who are making a difference to other people’s lives. Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street today launched […] The post Mayor Andy Street to...
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