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REVIEW: Reggae acts Chronixx and Koffee give uplifting performances at Arena Birmingham
Denise James
November 13, 2019
One of the most anticipated reggae music concerts took place at the Arena Birmingham this week as reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee left the crowd feeling lifted as they joined forces for…
Teen rising star to perform at Christmas lights switch-on in Shropshire
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
A up-and-coming Shropshire teen singer will help her hometown celebrate the start of the festive season with a special performance at its annual Christmas Lighting Up Night. 17-year-old Jen North from Bridgnorth will light up…
Diwali volunteers bring joy to Birmingham’s most needy
Vimal Korpal
October 27, 2019
Over 200 volunteers have come together in Birmingham for the annual Diwali Basket Brigade. The volunteers packed and delivered 525 hampers to the region’s needy in the annual Diwali Basket Brigade,…
Home Office to host Windrush Compensation Scheme event in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
The Home Office is attending a public event at the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham next week. The event is part of a series of public events being held around…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
REVIEW: R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill grace Birmingham
Denise James
September 28, 2019
R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill graced the stage at the O2 Academy in Birmingham last week. If you love R&B music, it would be a sin to not know…
Global Climate Strike: Hundreds march as Birmingham joins worldwide youth protest
Rhi Storer
September 21, 2019
Birmingham has joined with other major cities across the UK in climate crisis demonstrations, as thousands joined school kids and students demanding for action on climate change. Around 3,000 people…
Peaky Blinders festival takes over Digbeth for a weekend of Peaky delights
Rangzeb Hussain
September 16, 2019
Digbeth became a Peaky Blinders capitol as a major festival took place across several streets and venues last weekend. The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival took over a number of buildings,…
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…