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Birmingham third most toxic city in the UK, according to fresh study
Staff Reporter
October 2, 2018
A new study has revealed that Birmingham is the third most toxic city in the UK, with one of the highest carbon emission rates, number of power stations and number…
Birmingham Awards’ 2018 shortlist announced as voting opens
Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
The much-anticipated shortlist for the Birmingham Awards 2018 has been announced, with voting now open. After receiving over 500 applications, awards organisers have finally announced the shortlist of finalists, up for the…
Calls for greater recognition of achievement at Black History Month launch in Birmingham
Catalina George
October 1, 2018
Black History Month 2018 has been launched in Birmingham and community leaders are talking about fighting for better recognition of black contributions to British culture and history. At a special launch…
Birmingham artist paints Jeremy Corbyn’s face on massive billboard during Tory conference
Rangzeb Hussain
October 1, 2018
Guerilla artist Void One has hijacked another Birmingham billboard, and this time plastered it with the face of Jeremy Corbyn, as the Conservative Party conference began in the city. As Prime Minister…
The first-ever rave was held at Birmingham Council House, and this is what went down
Staff Reporter
September 30, 2018
The first-ever late night rave was held at the Birmingham City Council House's prestigious banqueting suite last night, as part of the Festival of Audacity. Intent of being creatively audacious…
20 awesome photos from Brum’s inaugural Festival of Audacity
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
The Festival of Audacity, a free three-day extravaganza from Free Radical, has seen a myriad of creatives and artists occupy unusual spaces across Birmingham these last few days. Described by organisers…
How the West Midlands has been marking BBC Music Day
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2018
It's BBC Music Day, with a host of musical activities held across the country, from Kylie Minogue taking over train announcements to indie rock legends Pulp appearing on a special edition of…
Birmingham Zombie Walk “discontinued”, Children’s Hospital charity announce
Vimal Korpal
September 24, 2018
The city’s annual Zombie Walk – which was postponed last year to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail – has been indefinitely put on hold, according to fundraisers at the Birmingham Children’s…
Dionne Warwick backs Birmingham Black History Month during special visit to city
Staff Reporter
September 21, 2018
Ahead of performing at Symphony Hall yesterday, international music legend Dionne Warwick spoke to invited guests about celebrating Birmingham Black History Month. The private event, attended by the Lord Mayor of…
Spectacular bike stunts in store as Arenacross UK Tour returns to Birmingham for 2019
Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
The spectacular Arenacross Tour returns for 2019 with the fast-paced show set descend on Birmingham next year – coming to the Genting Arena 1-2 February 2019. The UK’s fastest indoor…