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RuPaul to crown America’s first Drag Race Christmas Queen in festive special
Joshua Williams
November 2, 2018
After a lacklustre debut of All Stars 3, VH1 has announced that eight fan favourites are set to return to the workroom to battle for the title of America's first…
Birmingham Pride 2019 location announced following uncertainty about event’s future
Joshua Williams
November 2, 2018
After seeking feedback from over 6,000 Birmingham Pride visitors, pride organisers have now announced that the festival will remain in the city's iconic Gay Village. Earlier this year, due to major…
Trinity Road closed as two men stabbed in gang fight near Villa Park in Aston
Staff Reporter
November 2, 2018
Two men have been taken to hospital after being stabbed during a fight near Villa Park in Aston. Police were called to Trinity Road in Birmingham earlier today (Friday 2nd November) after receiving reports…
Striking new book reveals raw portraits of ‘Invisible Britain’
Paul Stringer
October 31, 2018
A brand new book of powerful portrait photography is set for release in November, documenting real stories of people "left behind" by media narratives and isolated by the affects of…
What is the Halloween Twisted Carnival at the Bullring and how long is it there?
Staff Reporter
October 28, 2018
You might have noticed an eerie-looking tent pop up in Birmingham city centre this weekend with queues of people 'just dying' to get in. But what is it and why the fuss?…
Singer Sinead O’Connor converts to Islam and changes her name
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Internationally renowned singer Sinead O’Connor has revealed she has converted to Islam and changed her name. In a recent tweet to fans, the 51-year-old Irish singer announced she had become a Muslim and changed her…
Black History Month: Who was ‘Queen of Kingston’ Cubah Cornwallis?
Guest Contributor
October 25, 2018
Who was the 'Queen of Kingston'? Cubah Cornwallis became known as "The Queen of Kingston". She was also known as Couba and Cuba, her birthdate was unknown but she died…
New BBC history show to explore the ‘First Black Brummies’
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
A new television programme exploring the history of Birmingham's first Black residents will be screened in the city next month, ahead of being broadcast nationally in December. Titled 'The First Black…
Poppy Appeal launched in Birmingham with a ‘Thank You’ to First World War Generation
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Birmingham has featured in The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal launch today with an installation at the city's main library. The 'red thread' art at the Library of Birmingham is one…
Birmingham FA celebrates diversity in football for Black History Month
Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
An event organised by the Birmingham FA and The Albion Foundation has been held to highlight the success of black and ethnic minority talent in football. The organisations came together to mark…