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Wolverhampton’s first South Asian dance competition showcases stunning talent
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2022
The first ever South Asian dance competition at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre proudly announced the winners of the hotly contested dance event. The sensational Just Naach night of dancing took…
West Midlands paramedic and charity campaigner crowned Miss Black Country 2022
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2022
An NHS paramedic has been crowned Miss Black Country 2022 at a special crowning ceremony at Walsall Manor Hospital where the contestant works. Alice Jones, aged 26, was handed the crown…
Stars of Birmingham Rep’s Muslim comedy ‘Tartuffe’ make surprise visit to Stratford Road
Rangzeb Hussain
October 10, 2022
Ahead of opening night this Friday (14 October), cast members from Birmingham Rep’s upcoming production of Tartuffe headed out to Sparkhill’s famous Stratford Road, where this new version of the…
Virtuoso Birmingham violinist to give free performances at Black History Month event
Rangzeb Hussain
October 8, 2022
An award-winning Birmingham violinist is to give two free performances as part of Black History Month events on Sunday (9 October). Melika Queely will give informal musical performances at the…
LGBTQ+ activist becomes Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022
An award-winning writer and activist whose work has covered mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, including racism and intolerance, has been selected as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate. Jasmine Gardosi was…
Free film screening of Birmingham’s legendary Tower Ballroom by Pogus Caesar
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022
Celebrated Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar's film about the legendary Tower Ballroom - where music acts such as David Bowie and The Wailers performed - will get a special screening at…
Aspiring young Small Heath director to showcase his latest films at Birmingham cinema
Rangzeb Hussain
October 3, 2022
An upcoming young film director from the Small Heath area of Birmingham will have his newly-crafted short movies screened at the Odeon cinema in Birmingham next weekend. Rajab Mahmood, aged…
Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg mobbed by angry protesters in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
October 2, 2022
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg received an unwelcome response from cost of living and climate change protesters as the Conservative Party conference got underway in Birmingham. Mr Rees-Mogg needed police protection…
Birmingham’s Centenary Square looks like a fortress for Conservative Party conference
Rangzeb Hussain
October 1, 2022
The location around Centenary Square looks like "Alcatraz" as the area is closed off and secured for the Conservative Party conference which starts on Sunday (2 October). Broad Street is…
Migrant media empowerment programme to launch in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 30, 2022
Members from migrant communities are being invited to take part in a media empowerment course to help them achieve better representation in local media. Working closely with local journalists and…