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Trinity Road closed as two men stabbed in gang fight near Villa Park in Aston
Staff Reporter
November 2, 2018
Two men have been taken to hospital after being stabbed during a fight near Villa Park in Aston. Police were called to Trinity Road in Birmingham earlier today (Friday 2nd November) after receiving reports…
What is the Halloween Twisted Carnival at the Bullring and how long is it there?
Staff Reporter
October 28, 2018
You might have noticed an eerie-looking tent pop up in Birmingham city centre this weekend with queues of people 'just dying' to get in. But what is it and why the fuss?…
Singer Sinead O’Connor converts to Islam and changes her name
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Internationally renowned singer Sinead O’Connor has revealed she has converted to Islam and changed her name. In a recent tweet to fans, the 51-year-old Irish singer announced she had become a Muslim and changed her…
New BBC history show to explore the ‘First Black Brummies’
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
A new television programme exploring the history of Birmingham's first Black residents will be screened in the city next month, ahead of being broadcast nationally in December. Titled 'The First Black…
Poppy Appeal launched in Birmingham with a ‘Thank You’ to First World War Generation
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Birmingham has featured in The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal launch today with an installation at the city's main library. The 'red thread' art at the Library of Birmingham is one…
Birmingham FA celebrates diversity in football for Black History Month
Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
An event organised by the Birmingham FA and The Albion Foundation has been held to highlight the success of black and ethnic minority talent in football. The organisations came together to mark…
Renowned multi-genre music festival ‘Emulsion’ returns to Birmingham next month
Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018
A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month. Centred on improvisation and new music, Emulsion will be hosted at mac Birmingham for its seventh edition on Friday 2nd and…
Malkit Singh to headline all-star Diwali celebrations in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
The King of Bhangra Malkit Singh is among the live singers and dancers taking to the stage for this year’s Diwali on the Square celebrations. The free show and festival…
Eric Cantona gracing Birmingham for special Moulin Rouge themed burlesque night
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Football legend Eric Cantona is heading to Birmingham next week to meet fans and enjoy a Parisian style burlesque-themed night near Broad Street. Fans have the chance to enjoy a three-course dinner and an…
Marvel’s Iron Fist axed by Netflix after only two series
Staff Reporter
October 13, 2018
Marvel’s Iron Fist has been axed after only two seasons on Netflix. The series, which starred British actor Finn Jones in the title role, was a prominent feature of Marvel’s Netflix shows which…