Events
VIDEO: George Galloway and Khalid Mahmood lock horns at Birmingham hustings
Staff Reporter
December 11, 2019
Controversial politician George Galloway locked horns with Khalid Mahmood in Birmingham at a General Election hustings on Saturday, in an exchange that ended with Galloway leaving the room and Mahmood…
Rising star Jack Savoretti to headline a Summer’s evening of music in Telford
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2019
Solo acoustic singer Jack Savoretti is heading to the West Midlands next year, performing in Telford in summer. As Savoretti puts the finishing touches to the biggest year of his…
Queer Question Time planned for Birmingham ahead of General Election 2019
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
A political hustings tackling issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community is taking place in central Birmingham this week. As the General Election approaches, 'Queer Question Time' returns once again, with members…
George Galloway and Khalid Mahmood to join General Election hustings in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Firebrand former Labour MP George Galloway and Perry Barr's Khalid Mahmood are taking part in a hustings in Birmingham ahead of this month's General Election. The political heavyweights are taking…
Vicky McClure wins Best Actor at RTS Midlands Awards [+ Full List of Winners]
Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
Selbin Kabote
November 30, 2019
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
70+ stunning photos from the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2019
Some of the biggest names in TV were among the nominees and winners for the prestigious 2019 Programme Awards of the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands at the ICC in Birmingham…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…
Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
Paul Stringer
November 21, 2019
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a…
Beverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
Denise James
November 19, 2019
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members came together to celebrate local personalities and…