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Jamelia confirmed as 40th person to be honoured on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Brummie music star Jamelia will become the next person to be honoured on the city's prestigious Walk of Stars later this week. British recording artist, actress and television presenter Jamelia -…
SBTV in Birmingham for September pop-up takeover experience
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Urban music channel SBTV is heading to Birmingham's Custard Factory in Digbeth this week, for an all-day music and street art pop-up experience. Billed as an "SBTV takeover", the popular…
Janbaz Tarin, 21, charged with Solihull double murder
Staff Reporter
August 31, 2018
Janbaz Tarin has been charged with the murder of a mother and daughter who were fatally stabbed in Northdown Road, Solihull in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday. Tarin,…
Over 100 events planned to celebrate city’s fascinating history during Birmingham Heritage Week
Staff Reporter
August 30, 2018
The countdown to Birmingham Heritage Week has begun, with one week to go until the start of over 100 events which celebrate the city’s fascinating history, people and heritage. Discover…
What is the Hindu festival of Janmashtami?
Vimal Korpal
August 29, 2018
Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Kashav Sehra, a co-opted Trustee and a member of the Shree Geeta Bhavan Mandir in Handsworth, provided…
Birmingham Pride organisers unveil 2019 expansion plans!
Joshua Williams
August 26, 2018
Dramatic changes have been announced for the future of Birmingham Pride in the city. Due to major development taking place throughout the Gay Village, next year’s Birmingham Pride will be relocating to…
Finalists prepare for grand final of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync contest
Joshua Williams
August 25, 2018
More than 25 contestants have battled to reach the grand finals of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync competition. Only 15 of the most iconic performers remain to battle to take first…
Edgbaston Village launches first ever Open Weekend showcasing music, food and lifestyle fare
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2018
Calthorpe Estates is giving visitors a flavour of what Edgbaston Village has to offer at the first ever Open Weekend. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September from 10am until…
New street art High Vis Fest coming to the Custard Factory next month
Olly MacNamee
August 23, 2018
It should come as no surprise that the new owners of The Custard Factory, Oval Real Estate, are keen to get things moving and get this iconic Birmingham building -…
£10 fee for 16-18 photocards has been waived for young people in West Midlands
Staff Reporter
August 22, 2018
Young people receiving exam results this summer have another reason to celebrate – they can now get 50% discounts on bus, train and tram travel for free. Transport for West…