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Jamelia: I’ve never voted before but I want Jeremy Corbyn to be Prime Minister
Staff Reporter
December 6, 2019
Brummie pop star Jamelia will be voting for the first time in her life this month and has been inspired to participate in the General Election by Jeremy Corbyn, she…
Rising star Jack Savoretti to headline a Summer’s evening of music in Telford
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
Solo acoustic singer Jack Savoretti is heading to the West Midlands next year, performing in Telford in summer. As Savoretti puts the finishing touches to the biggest year of his…
Birmingham’s Irish Centre to close down after 50 years in Digbeth
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Birmingham's beloved Irish Centre, a key part of the city's cultural heritage, is to close after 50 long years in Digbeth. The owners of The Irish Centre have announced its closure is…
Queer Question Time planned for Birmingham ahead of General Election 2019
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
A political hustings tackling issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community is taking place in central Birmingham this week. As the General Election approaches, 'Queer Question Time' returns once again, with members…
George Galloway and Khalid Mahmood to join General Election hustings in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Firebrand former Labour MP George Galloway and Perry Barr's Khalid Mahmood are taking part in a hustings in Birmingham ahead of this month's General Election. The political heavyweights are taking…
IN PICTURES: Antonio Aakeel
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Antonio Aakeel is a British actor from Wolverhampton - based in Birmingham - who has appeared in British TV dramas and international feature films including Hollywood and Bollywood productions. A seasoned…
Vicky McClure wins Best Actor at RTS Midlands Awards [+ Full List of Winners]
Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards…
Who are Punch Records?
Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Punch Records is one of the UK’s leading music and arts agencies, based in Birmingham with a national reach. Committed to working with Black music, arts and culture, the agency's…
70+ stunning photos from the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2019
Some of the biggest names in TV were among the nominees and winners for the prestigious 2019 Programme Awards of the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands at the ICC in Birmingham…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…