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New tech app allows city cops to ‘click and collect’ criminals
Student Reporter
October 23, 2018
West Midlands Police can now 'click and collect' criminals, thanks to a new technology to help police find offenders while on patrol. A new app focuses on helping to tackle…
Birmingham schools join ‘floss’ dance craze in protest at education cuts
Student Reporter
October 21, 2018
Over fifty schools in Birmingham took to dancing 'the floss' and sharing it on social media this week, in a bid to raise awareness of government cuts to education. ‘Floss4Funding’…
Renowned multi-genre music festival ‘Emulsion’ returns to Birmingham next month
Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018
A celebrated multi-genre contemporary music festival returns to Birmingham next month. Centred on improvisation and new music, Emulsion will be hosted at mac Birmingham for its seventh edition on Friday 2nd and…
Lest We Forget: Military veterans campaign for permanent war memorial dedicated to Caribbean soldiers
Denise James
October 18, 2018
At a plush ball at the National Motorcycle Museum this month, current and former service men and women came together for one of many events raising money to establish a permanent tribute to…
Malkit Singh to headline all-star Diwali celebrations in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
The King of Bhangra Malkit Singh is among the live singers and dancers taking to the stage for this year’s Diwali on the Square celebrations. The free show and festival…
Eric Cantona gracing Birmingham for special Moulin Rouge themed burlesque night
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Football legend Eric Cantona is heading to Birmingham next week to meet fans and enjoy a Parisian style burlesque-themed night near Broad Street. Fans have the chance to enjoy a three-course dinner and an…
OMG! Robert De Niro is coming to Birmingham next month!
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2018
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is in Birmingham next month for a rare black-tie dinner event, where fans can experience the internationally-renowned actor discuss his life and films in an intimate setting. The global movie…
Goddesses, demons and lights as city Hindus prepare for Diwali celebrations
Vimal Korpal
October 15, 2018
Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali. October and November are busy periods for celebrations in the Hindu calendar. Most people know of Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights', goodness overcoming evil, light over darkness, knowledge…
Steel Pulse Mural recognising Revolution in Music unveiled in Handsworth
Denise James
October 13, 2018
A new mural honouring legendary reggae band Steel Pulse was been unveiled in Handsworth to coincide with National Album Day while recognising revolution through music. The special unveiling - part of the city's Bass…
Birmingham digital firm Bootcamp Media wins national marketing award
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
A city team of digital creatives has been recognised as “Birmingham’s Best Marketing & Web Design Agency” in this year's SME News UK Enterprise Awards. Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, the…