Thousands expected to join mass rally in London marking global UN anti-racism...
Hundreds of Birmingham residents are today joining thousands of people in London for a rally to mark international UN Anti Racism Day. As protests take place in cities around the world under […] The...
View ArticlePolice seize £1million worth of drugs, arrest 109 suspects and discover £20K...
Police have seized around £1 million worth of drugs, over £20K of cash and weapons and arrested over 100 people suspected of running illegal narcotics supply chains – all within […] The post Police...
View ArticleREVIEW: Dreamboats and Petticoats brings rollicking jukebox tunes to Birmingham
The much-loved and energetic jukebox musical Dreamboats and Petticoats returns for a spectacular third chapter at The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham. The lavish musical overflows with the effervescent...
View ArticlePhotography exhibition featuring images of migrant communities to be launched...
International renowned photographer Vanley Burke will be launching a brand new photography exhibition celebrating working class and migrant communities in Birmingham this week. The Ikon Gallery is...
View ArticleBirmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay completes visit to Australia
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay has completed four jam-packed days in Australia from in the last week, where over 50 Batonbearers were selected to represent their countries. Between 17 to […]...
View ArticleStreet art memorial produced for One Eyed Baz outside Blues ground in Small...
A street art tribute was pasted up on Friday for Barrington Patterson – a much-loved community volunteer and youth mentor from Handsworth who was described as “a humble, gentle giant […] The post...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time makes triumphant...
The award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time makes a triumphant return to Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only. The popular show is now playing […] The post...
View ArticleFresh stencil tribute painted to One-Eyed Baz near Blues ground
After last week’s hugely popular poster tribute by Foka Wolf to community activist Barrington Patterson, a new stencil has been painted in Small Heath near the home of Birmingham City […] The post...
View ArticlePeaky Blinders art installation unveiled to raise money for Birmingham...
A show-stopping Peaky Blinders art installation, which aims to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, has been unveiled in the city centre. The epic 50m open air art gallery […] The...
View ArticleTragedy as woman struck by hit-and-run driver in Washwood Heath
Reports are coming in of a tragic hit-and-run accident in the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham which took place on Tuesday (5 April). The female pedestrian was struck by a […] The post Tragedy as...
View ArticleWoman in her 80’s killed in Birmingham hit-and-run, driver arrested
Police have launched an investigation after a woman in her 80s died after a hit-and-run in Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham yesterday (5 April). It is believed the woman was crossing […] The post Woman...
View ArticleOnline sex offender jailed after being caught with over 3,000 indecent images...
An online paedophile who was caught with over 3,000 indecent images and videos of underage boys has been jailed. Predatory Alexander Troth actively sought children online to groom, then encourage […]...
View ArticleDisney Magical Door in Birmingham Bullring this weekend offering chance to...
Disney’s enchanted prize-giving portal, the Disney Magical Door, is embarking on a mini tour of the country this Easter and will be stopping off in Birmingham on 9 April, offering […] The post Disney...
View ArticleBBC Radio 1Xtra to host live Birmingham broadcast tonight to celebrate city’s...
BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Target will broadcast his entire show live from Birmingham tonight, celebrating local talent and getting to know more about the city’s unique and growing music scene. […] The post...
View ArticleSikh leader says South Asian community “ignored” by Birmingham 2022...
A prominent Sikh leader is concerned about the lack of engagement by the organisers of the Commonwealth Games with Birmingham’s South Asian community. Jatinder Singh, president of Guru Nanak Gurdwara...
View ArticleTributes paid to pensioner Irshad Begum, 80, killed in tragic Washwood Heath...
Tributes have been paid to a pensioner who died after being hit by a car at the hands of a disqualified driver, as West Midlands Police charged the man for “dangerous driving” following […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham 2022 official under fire after suggesting city lacks large ethnic...
A Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games official has come under fire from community leaders after suggesting Birmingham does not “have enough large ethnically-led creative organisations” to help...
View ArticleWalsall man convicted of killing a two-week-old baby by dangerous driving
A Walsall man has been convicted of causing the death of a baby by dangerous driving last year. Two-week-old Ciaran Leigh Morris was in his pram being pushed along Brownhills […] The post Walsall man...
View ArticlePublic invited to help make 4,600 hand-made gifts this weekend for Birmingham...
With preparations well underway to welcome the Commonwealth Games to the city this summer (in just over 110 days), Selfridges is inviting Brummies to hand-make gifts for the 4600 athletes competing in...
View ArticleCommonwealth Games “an embarrassment for Birmingham” says Adil Ray, as...
Award-winning Birmingham actor, comedian and television presenter Adil Ray has described the Commonwealth Games as an “embarrassment” for his home city, as a race row over diversity and inclusivity...
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