Author Archives: Staff Reporter
Dionne Warwick backs Birmingham Black History Month during special visit to city
Staff Reporter
September 21, 2018
Ahead of performing at Symphony Hall yesterday, international music legend Dionne Warwick spoke to invited guests about celebrating Birmingham Black History Month. The private event, attended by the Lord Mayor of…
Spectacular bike stunts in store as Arenacross UK Tour returns to Birmingham for 2019
Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
The spectacular Arenacross Tour returns for 2019 with the fast-paced show set descend on Birmingham next year – coming to the Genting Arena 1-2 February 2019. The UK’s fastest indoor…
Fashion royalty to grace the runway, as Indo-Pak style show returns to London
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
Following its debut on the UK Fashion Calendar in 2017, a show celebrating Indo-Pak fashion returns to London, reuniting the crème of Indian, Pakistani and British couture on one platform. IPLF -…
Hundreds flock to Edgbaston Village to celebrate first ever Open Weekend
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
Hundreds of locals flocked to Edgbaston Village last weekend as Calthorpe Estates hosted its inaugural Open Weekend. Taking place over Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September, visitors to the debut event…
Pac-Man’s influence on capitalism revealed in new book
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2018
New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to…
YouTuber goes on epic rant about ‘too many foreigners and Muslims in Britain’
Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
A popular YouTuber has broadcast an epic rant on his online video channel tackling the subject of "too many foreigners", Muslims and immigrants in Britain. Jack Dean - aka JaackMaate…
Coventry bus crash deaths caused by dangerous driving, court rules
Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
Two people were killed after a Coventry bus driver was ruled to have committed the act of driving dangerously following a trial of facts at Birmingham Crown Court. After a…
Machine guns, machetes and swords are being discovered in Midlands canals
Staff Reporter
September 17, 2018
Machine guns, machetes, samurai swords and bikes… these are just some of the finds from one families magnet fishing haul across the Midlands’ Canal network. BBC Inside Out West Midlands…
Amazing pirate-themed 3D ‘illusion’ artwork appears in Birmingham city centre
Staff Reporter
September 14, 2018
To mark the arrival of Escape Hunt Birmingham’s brand-new swashbuckling escape room adventure, Blackbeard’s Treasure, the world-famous artists 3D Joe & Max unveiled their interpretation of Blackbeard’s sinking ship on…
TV stars Mim Shaikh and Ellie Flynn to celebrate first-ever BBC Three Day in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
September 13, 2018
Award winning channel BBC Three is taking over Birmingham for the day on September 27, bringing with it a whole host of innovative programmes, BBC Three faces and creators. In…