Author Archives: Rangzeb Hussain
REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022 | 03:39 pm
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times.…
REVIEW: Bluff – an addictive Birmingham noir journey into the abyss of alienation
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022 | 12:13 am
Birmingham film director Sheikh Shahnawaz explores the subterranean world of illicit drugs, addicts and the plight of the homeless in his debut film Bluff, which was filmed in the underbelly…
First Black mayor elected to Wolverhampton city council in its 200-year history
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2022 | 06:55 pm
History was made in Wolverhampton today after a former NHS nurse was elected to become the first black Mayor of the city. Councillor Sandra Samuels (Lab, Ettingshall) said she was…
Birmingham residents in shock after snake loose in Small Heath garden
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2022 | 10:09 am
Birmingham residents in the Small Heath area of the city were left shocked after a resident discovered a snake slithering around in his garden yesterday (Tuesday 17). The reptile, thought…
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward survives leadership challenge from Cllr Waseem Zaffar
Rangzeb Hussain
May 14, 2022 | 03:56 pm
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward has narrowly survived a tough leadership challenge from his cabinet colleague Cllr Waseem Zaffar today. Results of a closed vote which took place today…
Heartbroken family of Birmingham woman stabbed to death issue tribute
Rangzeb Hussain
May 11, 2022 | 10:49 pm
The family of a Small Heath woman who was killed in a frenzied knife attack have issued a heartfelt tribute. Shannon Stanley was found with fatal stab wounds in Mount…
Police reveal name of Birmingham woman knifed to death in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
May 11, 2022 | 05:36 pm
Police have named a woman who was murdered in Mount Pleasant, in the Small Heath area of Birmingham, on Tuesday (10 May). Shannon Stanley, aged 27, tragically died at the…
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022 | 02:53 pm
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in…
Birmingham Bullring bull vanishes from view for first time in 20 years
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022 | 02:32 pm
The world famous Birmingham Bullring bull sculpture has vanished from public view today for the first time since it was installed 20 years ago. The much-loved Birmingham landmark will be out…
INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life
Rangzeb Hussain
May 5, 2022 | 01:53 pm
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced.…
