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From the Maasai Mara to Birmingham – artist Raphael Mazzucco unveils new exhibition
Rangzeb Hussain
June 11, 2022
Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco proudly unveils his latest exhibition called Grass Roots at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham. The Canadian creator, who has homes in Lebanon and…
REVIEW: Singin’ in the Rain – a night of Hollywood glamour in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
June 8, 2022
The timeless and charming Broadway and Hollywood musical Singin’ in the Rain comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome in a glorious shower of lilting music and dancing. The Singin’ in the…
Hollywood star Johnny Depp “hugs and kisses” delighted staff at Birmingham curry house
Rangzeb Hussain
June 6, 2022
Hollywood star Johnny Depp "hugged and kissed" delighted staff at the Varanasi restaurant in Broad Street on Sunday (5 June) as he prepared to join musician Jeff Beck on the…
Birmingham imam honoured by Queen for feeding the homeless and vulnerable during COVID lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
June 6, 2022
A Birmingham imam who helped to feed homeless people, refugees and victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 lockdown has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.…
REVIEW: Magic Goes Wrong – funny magic conjured up on Birmingham stage
Rangzeb Hussain
May 24, 2022
A funny family magic show filled with loony tune tricks, wacky glitz and laughs is lighting up and sizzling across The Birmingham Hippodrome stage. The Magic Goes Wrong tour arrives…
REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022
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
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
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
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
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…