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City charity begins welcoming homeless into Christmas Shelter
thisisbirmingham
December 23, 2011
One of the country's oldest charitable homeless shelters is expecting to be at its busiest this year as it tends to the needy and destitute during the festive but demanding Christmas week. Birmingham Christmas…
Strictly winner Harry Judd to appear at Birmingham NIA
thisisbirmingham
December 19, 2011
After yet another stunning series, Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end and Saturday night’s fantastic finale saw Harry Judd crowned winner. He will join six of his fellow…
Legendary comic Jerry Seinfeld set for first Birmingham visit
thisisbirmingham
December 15, 2011
Celebrated comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be spending one of just two dates in the UK at the NIA, Birmingham next spring. The Brooklyn-born comedian will visit the arena on Friday…
Students take to the catwalk for a fashionably good cause
thisisbirmingham
December 11, 2011
Students in Walsall have taken inspiration from the recent Clothes Show Live event in Birmingham and are holding their very own fashion show, showcasing the best of prom and vintage wear. A…
COMPETITION: Win tickets to ‘Cinderella’ panto at the Hippodrome
thisisbirmingham
December 2, 2011
With Cinderella opening at Birmingham Hippodrome in just over a fortnight on Saturday 17th December - promising audiences a spectacular start to the festive season with breathtaking special effects, stunning costumes and great family…
Birmingham Bull gets an early Christmas present…
thisisbirmingham
December 1, 2011
If you visiting the Bullring shopping centre earlier today, you may have noticed that the bull was getting itself a made-to-fit knitted jumper. Don't be alarmed for this is not the…
Hundreds to sleep out ‘so young people don’t have to…’
thisisbirmingham
December 1, 2011
Hundreds of fundraisers from across the city are to spend the night sleeping rough in a bid to raise awareness and much-needed cash for a local charity that works with and…
15,000 march on Birmingham in pension strike protest
thisisbirmingham
November 30, 2011
An estimated 15,000 people joined a public sector trade unions march through Birmingham this afternoon, despite the city council refusing to agree a route following a dispute over road closures. Thousands of…
Zombie Ball raises over £1,400 for city’s St Basils charity
thisisbirmingham
November 29, 2011
A Zombie Ball which took place at the Birmingham Ballroom last month has raised over £1,400 for homeless shelter charity St Basils, organisers announced today. Organised by Birmingham Zombies, the…
COMPETITION: Jay Sean heads to Birmingham – WIN tickets!
thisisbirmingham
November 24, 2011
British R'n'B sensation Jay Sean is bringing his first ever UK headline tour, ‘Money and The Mistress’, to the Birmingham O2 Academy next month; accompanied by a live band and…