Birmingham sports artist whose fans include Mo Salah set to launch his first...
A Birmingham artist whose dynamic work is collected by the likes of legendary Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah, is unveiling his first collection this month. David Roman, 30, will be showcasing his...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and...
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was...
View ArticleBirmingham Bullring bull vanishes from view for first time in 20 years
The world famous Birmingham Bullring bull sculpture has vanished from public view today for the first time since it was installed 20 years ago. The much-loved Birmingham landmark will be out […] The...
View ArticleNew Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in […] The post New...
View ArticlePolice reveal name of Birmingham woman knifed to death in Small Heath
Police have named a woman who was murdered in Mount Pleasant, in the Small Heath area of Birmingham, on Tuesday (10 May). Shannon Stanley, aged 27, tragically died at the […] The post Police reveal...
View ArticleHeartbroken family of Birmingham woman stabbed to death issue tribute
The family of a Small Heath woman who was killed in a frenzied knife attack have issued a heartfelt tribute. Shannon Stanley was found with fatal stab wounds in Mount […] The post Heartbroken family of...
View ArticleBirmingham City Council leader Ian Ward survives leadership challenge from...
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward has narrowly survived a tough leadership challenge from his cabinet colleague Cllr Waseem Zaffar today. Results of a closed vote which took place today […] The...
View ArticleBirmingham residents in shock after snake loose in Small Heath garden
Birmingham residents in the Small Heath area of the city were left shocked after a resident discovered a snake slithering around in his garden yesterday (Tuesday 17). The reptile, thought […] The post...
View ArticleFirst Black mayor elected to Wolverhampton city council in its 200-year history
History was made in Wolverhampton today after a former NHS nurse was elected as the first black Mayor of the city. Councillor Sandra Samuels (Lab, Ettingshall) said she was deeply […] The post First...
View ArticleREVIEW: Bluff – an addictive Birmingham noir journey into the abyss of...
Birmingham film director Sheikh Shahnawaz explores the subterranean world of illicit drugs, addicts and the plight of the homeless in his debut film Bluff which was filmed in the underbelly […] The...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for...
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times. […] The post REVIEW: The...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct
A police officer has been dismissed after a misconduct panel found allegations of matters of honesty and integrity breaches amounted to gross misconduct, following an investigation by the Independent...
View ArticleBirmingham’s iconic fountain switched back on ahead of Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s iconic water feature ‘The River’ has been officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain – commonly known as the “Floozie in the Jacuzzi” – has been repaired […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham community turn bus stops into stained-glass art galleries across...
Seven new bus stops lining Birmingham’s busy Soho Road have been converted into art galleries to celebrate the area’s diverse communities and history. China Plate Theatre artist Nilupa Yasmin has […]...
View ArticleREVIEW: Magic Goes Wrong – funny magic conjured up on Birmingham stage
A funny family magic show filled with loony tune tricks, wacky glitz and laughs is lighting up and sizzling across The Birmingham Hippodrome stage. The Magic Goes Wrong tour arrives […] The post...
View ArticleAdil Ray unveils two new Birmingham colleges in Digbeth as part of arts &...
British actor, comedian and presenter Adil Ray was in Birmingham to officially open Performers College and Screen and Film School, where he is a patron. The two colleges share a […] The post Adil Ray...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police officer who sold sexual services for money is banned for...
A disgraced West Midlands Police detective has resigned and been banned from the force after it emerged he and his partner were offering sexual services to strangers from his home […] The post West...
View ArticleNightmare as “kind and loving” child killed in Wolverhampton by another teenager
Police have arrested and charged a teenage boy with the horrific murder of 15-year-old Zane Smart who was fatally stabbed to death in Wolverhampton on Friday (27 May). Zane – described […] The post...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival in Coventry
A-list music stars came to Coventry over the weekend, with the likes of Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, and Becky Hill taking to the stage in front of tens of […] The post IN...
View ArticlePolice launch hunt for youths who started horrific blaze on Birmingham bus
Police have launched an investigation after a shocking arson attack by youths on a West Midlands bus in the Yardley area of Birmingham on Saturday (4 June). The fire was […] The post Police launch hunt...
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