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Birmingham Hippodrome opens applications for 2024 Young Advocates programme
Birmingham Hippodrome are recruiting people aged 14 – 22 for their 2024 Young Advocates programme. Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates is a group of young people that, whilst on their own…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Lunar New Year celebrations return to Birmingham in February
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 11 February 2024, it has been announced. Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will…
Legoland casts its magic over the world of Narnia with a mini version of the Winter Wonderland
Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, complete with its…
Council helps unlock £2million of income for residents affected by cost of living crisis
More than £2million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council,…
Police charge 46 men over major disorder outside Villa Park
West Midlands Police have charged 46 men over Thursday night's violence outside Villa Park. Of those, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, while two have been charged…
Bullring & Grand Central announce opening hours for Christmas 2023
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bullring & Grand Central is providing visitors with the gift of time as it extends its opening hours for the festive period. From…
‘Never Forget Gaza’ party to challenge Shabana Mahmood MP over ceasefire vote controversy
A new political party is being launched to unseat a Labour MP who abstained from voting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Birmingham Ladywood representative Shabana Mahmood was among the 141…
Birmingham students in Gaza Ceasefire walkout as part of national protest action
Hundreds of Birmingham students walked out of classes today, demanding a ceasefire in Israel's military bombardment of Gaza, which has killed over 10,000 people in the Palestinian territory, including around…
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and BCFC’s Tom Brady spotted in Small Heath
The new minority owner of Birmingham City FC and the creator of Peaky Blinders were both spotted in Small Heath on Saturday (12 August). Former NFL player Tom Brady and Steven…