Author Archives: Staff Reporter
Birmingham festival celebrating local diversity gets celebrity backing ahead of June launch
Staff Reporter
June 6, 2021 | 12:30 pm
An annual festival celebrating diverse communities across Birmingham is set to take place this month and will be delivered both digitally and at a physical venue. Being held on select days between…
Protestors march through Birmingham city centre in solidarity with Palestinians
Staff Reporter
May 15, 2021 | 06:33 pm
Over a thousand people gathered in Birmingham this afternoon to protest in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli military bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Passions were running high as between 1,500 and…
Disabled teen who taught over 80,000 people sign language wins Pride of Birmingham Award
Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021 | 10:34 pm
A 16-year-old boy from Birmingham, who helped to get more than 80,000 people learning British Sign Language over the last year, has won the ‘Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award’ at the…
Birmingham mosque announces Eid celebrations set for Thursday following no moon sighting
Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021 | 09:11 pm
One of Birmingham's major Islamic centres has announced Eid celebrations for Thursday, in line with moon sightings which determine the day of which the Muslim festival is held. Green Lane…
£570m contract to build HS2 Birmingham station awarded to team behind London’s Euston terminus
Staff Reporter
May 10, 2021 | 06:03 pm
Mace and Dragados have jointly been awarded the £570m contract to design and build Birmingham’s new city centre HS2 railway station. The £570m deal will see the Mace Dragados joint…
Labour’s Simon Foster elected as new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Staff Reporter
May 8, 2021 | 06:56 pm
Labour candidate Simon Foster has been elected the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, beating Conservative rival Jay Singh-Sohal by over 40,000 votes. Foster's electoral victory was announced at…
Conservative Andy Street elected Mayor of West Midlands for second term until 2024
Staff Reporter
May 8, 2021 | 06:07 pm
Andy Street has been re-elected as regional mayor by the people of the West Midlands following a nail-biting political battle with Labour candidate Liam Byrne. Announced as the winner with 314,669…
Birmingham MAC gets £1.7m redevelopment investment and new revamped restaurant
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021 | 05:03 pm
The Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham has been injected with a £ million capital investment to support on-site development, including the launch of KILN, a new café and restaurant. The MAC's revamp is part…
Brand new Birmingham Symphony Hall jazz festival announced for August
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021 | 04:42 am
A brand new jazz festival has been announced to be held in Birmingham this summer, along with the return of a free summer school course for local young people. The…
The Charlatans announce delayed UK tour including Birmingham O2 Academy date
Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021 | 01:00 pm
English rock band The Charlatans have announced a huge 30th Anniversary 'Best of Tour' for later this year as part of celebrations delayed due to the COVID pandemic. The extensive national tour, which…
