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Birmingham supermarket shelves left bare as coronavirus panic-buying continues
Denise James
March 19, 2020
Birmingham's supermarkets have been left mostly bare as customer panic buying continues due to the coronavirus threat. In what has been unprecedented during peacetime and outside of the annual Christmas chaos, shops are not only…
Star City in Birmingham on lockdown following mass brawl with “70 people fighting”
Denise James
November 23, 2019
The Star City complex in Birmingham is on lockdown after reports of a mass brawl at Vue Cinema involving machetes, resulting in police making arrests. Police and other emergency services arrived at the scene…
Beverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
Denise James
November 19, 2019
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members came together to celebrate local personalities and…
REVIEW: Reggae acts Chronixx and Koffee give uplifting performances at Arena Birmingham
Denise James
November 13, 2019
One of the most anticipated reggae music concerts took place at the Arena Birmingham this week as reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee left the crowd feeling lifted as they joined forces for…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
REVIEW: R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill grace Birmingham
Denise James
September 28, 2019
R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill graced the stage at the O2 Academy in Birmingham last week. If you love R&B music, it would be a sin to not know…
Ariana Grande concert security beefed up in Birmingham as airport-style measures enforced
Denise James
September 15, 2019
Security at an Ariana Grande concert in Birmingham was stepped up yesterday as airport-style security measures were enforced, demanding attendees reveal all their belongings in transparent bags. Ticket holders for Ariana…
New Legacy Centre for Black excellence launches in Birmingham on site of The Drum
Denise James
September 10, 2019
A new social enterprise aiming to inspire and celebrate black achievement has opened its doors in Newtown, at the home of the former Drum arts centre in Birmingham. The Legacy Centre of Excellence centre opened…
INTERVIEW: Kaiden Williams, the inspiring West Midlands teen model challenging prejudices
Denise James
April 16, 2019
Meet model Kaiden Williams, who found it difficult to focus at school and hated having his photo taken, but now emerging as one of the hottest properties in the fashion industry…
15 Awesome Costumes Celebrating World Book Day 2019
Denise James
March 7, 2019
When your timeline is flooded with a whole host photo's of little ones in a range of costumes, you know it is that time of the year ... World Book Day!…