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BBC Digital Cities is back in Birmingham for multimedia skills showcase
Staff Reporter
September 4, 2018
BBC Academy’s Digital Cities is returning this month, with a series of masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities, for those looking to thrive and learn in the digital sector. The exciting…
West Midlands Police on hunt for new Youth Commissioners
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2018
Young people in the region are once again being given the chance to become West Midlands Youth Commissioners, and work with West Midlands Police to highlight important issues that affect young…
VIDEO: Bernie Wilcox on 40th anniversary of Northern Carnival Against the Nazis
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2018
Journalist Vimal Korpal chats to Bernie Wilcox, one of the founders of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis in 1978, on the 40th anniversary of the anti-racism event; and ahead…
Birmingham Lord Mayor visits Bordesley Green to inspire local children
Rangzeb Hussain
September 2, 2018
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children…
£10 fee for 16-18 photocards has been waived for young people in West Midlands
Staff Reporter
August 22, 2018
Young people receiving exam results this summer have another reason to celebrate – they can now get 50% discounts on bus, train and tram travel for free. Transport for West…
VIDEO: Roman Kemp interview at BCU Fest in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
August 17, 2018
Birmingham students have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style, attending a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results day. Major acts such as RAYE, DJ Roman Kemp…
30 stunning photos from the celeb-packed BCU Fest at Birmingham City Uni
Staff Reporter
August 17, 2018
Birmingham students have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style, attending a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results day. Major acts such as RAYE, DJ Roman Kemp…
RAYE, Roman Kemp and Lotto Boyzz headline BCU Fest, celebrating A-level results day
Staff Reporter
August 17, 2018
Students in Birmingham have been celebrating gaining a place at university in style today,, when they were invited to a unique music festival at Birmingham City University on A-Level results…
Government backs £270m funding for West Midlands technological innovation
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
Britain’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs in the West Midlands will benefit from an additional £270 million to create the technologies of tomorrow, the Chancellor announced today. Philip Hammond will expand…
Local schoolboy chess star wins British title
Staff Reporter
August 7, 2018
In 1976 Edgbaston’s Tony Miles, a former pupil of King Edward’s School, became Britain’s first Chess Grandmaster. Just down the road from his former school, two boys from Hallfield School…