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Safer Travel launch new plan to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour on public transport
Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the West Midlands' bus, train and tram networks has been launched in the region. Unveiled today (18 March), the four-year Safer…
National Lottery inject £1million to boost Birmingham 2022 employment opportunities for young people
The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Lottery Sports Fund set to boost opportunities for young people across the West Midlands this year. Hundreds of young people across the…
Wondrous Stories launched in Centenary Square to kick-off the Birmingham 2022 Festival
Centenary Square was transformed into a grand stage for Wondrous Stories, a spectacular open-air show to kick-off the Birmingham 2022 Festival this evening. The one-hour live experience had everything from stunning…
What is Purim and how is it being celebrated by the Jewish community?
Purim is a Jewish religious festival commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an official of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. Haman was planning to have all of Persia's Jewish subjects…
Commonwealth Day celebrated at the Alexander Stadium as Birmingham 2022 countdown continues
To celebrate Commonwealth Day, former, current and future stars of athletics in Birmingham tried out the track at the newly transformed Alexander Stadium and they were joined in the impressive…
The Queen’s Baton Relay celebrates Commonwealth Day in New Zealand
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in New Zealand on 12 March and spent four days travelling the nation, coinciding with Commonwealth Day today. This year, Commonwealth Day (14…
100 community groups to stage projects and events for the Birmingham 2022 Festival
Over 100 community groups across Birmingham are to stage their own festival events and projects as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival, thanks to funding from Birmingham City Council. The…
Birmingham 2022 Festival launches with a six-month celebration of creativity
The Birmingham 2022 Festival has announced its six-month long cultural programme taking place across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Organisers have revealed it will be the biggest celebration of creativity…
Trees are being given away to encourage West Midlands residents to build ‘Virtual Forest’
Up to 400 saplings will be given away across the region this half-term week to encourage more people to get growing and boost the West Midlands Combined Authority's Virtual Forest.…
Major new exhibition showcasing heritage photographs of commonwealth migrants launches in Birmingham
A major new photographic exhibition featuring thousands of images of Birmingham residents will open at the iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square next month. ‘From City Of Empire To…