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Full St Patrick’s Day 2018 parade details announced
Staff Reporter
March 9, 2018
The Birmingham St. Patrick’s Festival is back this weekend, with an exciting parade for 2018 and a host of celebrations and entertainment. This Sunday (March 11), taking place in the spiritual home…
Commonwealth Games organisers seek 2,022 young people to take part in live televised handover
Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018
Plans are well under way for the official Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony on Sunday, 15 April 2018, which will see young people and artists from the city perform as part…
6 female creatives from Birmingham on why Channel 4 would be good for the city
Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018
There's been much talk of broadcast giant Channel 4 relocating to Birmingham from its current home in London, and much of it from the Brum's creative community. With all the discourse…
VIDEO: Birmingham women celebrate International Women’s Day 2018
Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018
Birmingham women from different backgrounds, ages and abilities have come together to share why they think we still need to #PressForProgress on International Women's Day. Women from across Birmingham and…
8 inspiring reads from local female authors for International Women’s Day
Staff Reporter
March 8, 2018
It is currently International Women's Month, with International Women's Day (IWD) taking place on Thursday 8th March. Both annual events are celebrated to highlight the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. (more…)
What is International Women’s Day and when is it?
Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
International Women's Day is held on March 8 each year, a part of International Women's Month which is observed in most countries around the world. Both annual events are celebrated to highlight the contributions…
Birmingham stages record-breaking IAAF World Indoor Championships
Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
The 17th IAAF World Indoor Championships - staged in Birmingham last weekend and including four days of thrilling athletics action - has been declared a record-breaking success. Despite adverse weather conditions,…
Birmingham date set for premiere of international mental health movie
Staff Reporter
March 6, 2018
The Birmingham premiere for a film tackling suicide and mental health issues is to be held at the Electric Cinema next week. Released this week, The Valley will be screened at…
Birmingham ‘PMT’ festival to empower women returns to Digbeth
Staff Reporter
March 5, 2018
A day of workshops, entertainment, physical training, demonstrations, refreshment and conversations to empower women is set to take place this weekend as part of International Women's Day related events. Described…
20+ photos of Birmingham’s canals all frozen over!
Staff Reporter
March 5, 2018
As temperatures plunge across Birmingham, canals and lakes have frozen over! From the labyrinth of canals interchanging within Birmingham city centre to lakes and water features in parks across the…