Education
International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021 | 03:56 pm
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
Midlands’ unsung heroes celebrated at star-studded Birmingham awards show
Denise James
November 9, 2021 | 08:55 am
Unsung heroes from the community and business sectors have been honoured at a special awards ceremony in Birmingham which aims to recognise people who "go that extra mile" and inspire others to do the same. The…
Hidden histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation made available to public for first time
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021 | 10:13 am
Historic audio recordings touching upon the trials and tribulations of people who arrived in Birmingham as part of the Windrush Generation are being made available to the public for the…
Actor Adil Ray to award £30,000 screen and film scholarship to one lucky student this weekend
Staff Reporter
August 12, 2021 | 05:38 pm
TV star Adil Ray OBE will be in Birmingham this weekend to announce a special scholarship worth nearly £30,000 for one lucky film student. The television personality - who was named Patron…
South Asian arts organisation awarded £40K to work with women in Washwood Heath
Staff Reporter
August 5, 2021 | 12:30 pm
Birmingham-based Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage has been awarded nearly £40,000 worth of funding for a vital community project in one of the city’s most deprived neighbourhoods. The Baring…
Disabled teen who taught over 80,000 people sign language wins Pride of Birmingham Award
Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021 | 10:34 pm
A 16-year-old boy from Birmingham, who helped to get more than 80,000 people learning British Sign Language over the last year, has won the ‘Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award’ at the…
Brand new Birmingham Symphony Hall jazz festival announced for August
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021 | 04:42 am
A brand new jazz festival has been announced to be held in Birmingham this summer, along with the return of a free summer school course for local young people. The…
RTS Midlands Student Television Awards winners announced
Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021 | 05:00 pm
Last night, the Royal Television Society Midlands Centre held its annual Student Television Awards, sponsored by BBC Birmingham. Held virtually and streamed online via YouTube, the ceremony was presented by…
What is Earth Day 2021 and how is it being celebrated?
Staff Reporter
April 20, 2021 | 08:53 am
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally, including…
Deaf Birmingham teenager wins award for teaching over 50,000 people sign language online
Staff Reporter
December 5, 2020 | 05:11 am
A 15-year-old boy from Birmingham, who taught British Sign Language to more than 50,000 people during the first lockdown, has won a national award for his efforts. Student Tyrese Dibba, who…