Events
Retail stores in West Brom are being taken over by actors for live interactive storytelling
Student Reporter
September 16, 2019
A free mini theatre festival is set to take place in West Bromwich this weekend, with performances being held in actively running businesses. Actors and music artists are taking their talent…
Ariana Grande concert security beefed up in Birmingham as airport-style measures enforced
Denise James
September 15, 2019
Security at an Ariana Grande concert in Birmingham was stepped up yesterday as airport-style security measures were enforced, demanding attendees reveal all their belongings in transparent bags. Ticket holders for Ariana…
Fans sing “Happy Birthday” to movie star Sam Neill at Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
September 14, 2019
Internationally-renowned actor Sam Neill appeared in The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised when fans sang 'Happy Birthday' as he sat with cast members…
Comedians Guz Khan and Sara Pascoe to lead 25th anniversary celebrations for Glee Club
Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019
Acclaimed comedian Sara Pascoe and star and creator of the BBC’s Man Like Mobeen, Guz Khan have been revealed as the two starring acts of The Glee Club’s 25th anniversary…
Birmingham entrepreneur to teach refugees the art of blogging
Selbin Kabote
August 23, 2019
A young entrepreneur from Birmingham is set to teach refugees and asylum seekers the art of blogging in a bid to help their share them migration stories. Creative writer, social…
High Vis Street Arts And Culture Festival Returns This September 7th
Olly MacNamee
August 20, 2019
Birmingham’s street arts and culture festival, High Vis Fest, returns for a second year this September 7th. And, once again the intentions by the organisers - of which, I admit…
Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan to mark bond between siblings
Vimal Korpal
August 15, 2019
Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated by Hindus in across the world today, including in Birmingham and the West Midlands. On this day, a sister ties a Raksha Bandhan also know…
George Galloway launches campaign against local MP Tom Watson in Dudley
Salman Mirza
August 14, 2019
Over 100 people turned up to hear George Galloway speak at Dudley Town Hall, as part of his campaign to oust Deputy Leader of the Labour party Tom Watson, MP…
Eid celebrations in Birmingham park cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Staff Reporter
August 11, 2019
A mass Eid celebration in a major Birmingham park planned for today has been scrapped due to adverse weather conditions. The Eid al-Adha 2019 prayer service, which bi-annually attracts tens…
Thousands expected to attend Eid al-Adha prayers in Birmingham’s Small Heath Park
Rangzeb Hussain
August 9, 2019
The date for Eid al-Adha has been announced and Birmingham Muslims plan to mark the celebration with prayer services and festivities being held outdoors in Small Heath Park on Sunday 11th August.…