Library of Birmingham lit up red and white in tribute to Turkey terror attack...
The Library of Birmingham has been lit up in red and white, the colours fo the Turkish flag, in tribute and solidarity with the victims of the New Year’s Eve terror attack in Istanbul (Image: Majid...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Nadiya Hussain on books and Bake Off ahead of Birmingham visit
Nadiya Hussain will be launching her debut novel in Birmingham during a one-off personal event at the Town Hall (Photograph: Rebecca Fennell) Since winning the Great British Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya...
View ArticleArenacross live show blasts its way back to Birmingham
Arenacross throws together an exhilarating mix of world-class indoor Motocross racing and high-flying freestyle Motocross. The exhilarating and action-packed adrenalin rush that is the Arenacross Tour...
View ArticleThousands attend Arenacross in Birmingham for biking extravaganza
Winners on the Pro Main Event podium at Arenacross in Birmingham (l to r) Florent Richier, Cyrille Coulon, Jack Brunell (Photograph: Eliott Spencer) Thousands of Arenacross fans swarmed into the...
View ArticleBrace yourselves for the Bearded Ladies of Birmingham
‘Bearded Ladies’ Charlotte Gregory and Melissa Hurlbutt with presenter Billy Wood (Image: I Am Birmingham) Birmingham based theatre collective Needless Allies is inviting the public to experience the...
View ArticleBrummies needed to help retrace George Orwell’s austerity journey
George Orwell travelled across Britain documenting austerity and its affects in British cities, including Birmingham, as part of his Journey to Wigan Pier (Photographs: Adam Yosef/Public Domain) The...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Anti-Trump protest in Birmingham city centre
Hundreds of Brummies protest in Birmingham city centre following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th US President (Photograph: Geoff Dexter) Hundreds of people attended a protest in Birmingham...
View ArticleThousands expected at mass Birmingham protest against Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’
Over a thousand people are planning to attend an emergency protest in Birmingham this evening against Donald Trump’s ‘Muslim travel ban’ (Photograph: Geoff Dexter) Thousands of people are expected to...
View ArticleThousands protest Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ at mass Birmingham rally
Over a thousand people gathered in Birmingham’s Victoria Square to protest new US President Donald Trump and his recent ‘Muslim ban’ (Photograph: Geoff Dexter) Over a thousand of people turned out for...
View ArticleRussell Brand announces new Re:Birth tour including Birmingham date
Comedian Russell Brand will be performing his new stand-up show at the Birmingham Symphony Hall in December (Photograph: Matt Crockett) Following a series of sold-out preview shows in November and...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Birmingham Romanians protest decree decriminalising corruption
Members of the Birmingham Romanian community came out to to rally against a decree decriminalising some forms of corruption in Romania (Photograph: Davina James) Birmingham Romanian residents came...
View ArticleWhy are Brummies protesting against Donald Trump?
A protest against President Donald Trump in Birmingham city centre (Photograph: Geoff Dexter) Two large protests have already taken place in Birmingham city centre since the inauguration of new US...
View ArticleAnti-racism activist calls out Owen Jones for boycotting anti-Trump demo
Birmingham anti-racism activist Maz Saleem has called out writer Owen Jones for boycotting an anti-Trump demonstration A Birmingham anti-racism campaigner has accused controversial Guardian journalist...
View Article40 funny as f*** placards from the Birmingham anti-Trump demo
‘God save the Queen from the orange tangerine’ placard at the Birmingham anti-trump demonstration (Photograph: Adam Yosef) Around 500 people turned up out in Birmingham city centre yesterday to in...
View ArticlePlummet for pounds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
The Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s ninth sponsored abseil is returning to the 100ft tall Fort Dunlop building Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity’s popular annual abseil is back on Saturday 11...
View ArticleLady Gaga to bring her new world tour to Birmingham
Lady Gaga performs at the 51st Super Bowl halftime show (Image: NFL) Following her explosive Super Bowl halftime performance, Lady Gaga has announced her ‘Joanne’ World Tour will be making its way to...
View ArticleHow is LGBT History Month being celebrated in Birmingham?
LGBT History Month is observed in February and is once again being celebrated in Birmingham (Photograph: Adam Yosef) February is LGBT History Month in the UK and, in Birmingham, the LGBTQ+ community...
View ArticleHundreds gather in Brum as 40,000 protest Trump in London
Protestors march through Birmingham city centre against Donald Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ (Photograph: Adam Yosef) Around 500 people turned up out in Birmingham city centre today in solidarity with the...
View ArticleBritish Muslim organisations “disappointed” with Owen Jones over Trump stance
Writer Owen Jones has come under fire for boycotting an anti-Trump demonstration co-organised by Muslim organisations Several high-profile Muslim organisations have expressed their disappointment at...
View ArticleThe importance of LGBT History Month
What does LGBT History Month mean to you? February is LGBT History Month in the UK and an opportunity to celebrate, observe and commemorate the contribution and legacy of the community’s heritage and...
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