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Poet Hussain Manawer’s latest video challenges “oppression” of British-Pakistani women
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2018
Poet and activist Hussain Manawer has released the video for his recent work ‘Mamma’s Kitchen’, the third piece in his ‘Homemade’ poetry cycle. ‘Mamma’s Kitchen’ explores Hussain finding the everyday paraphernalia…
Welterweight title on the line for MMA fighter Stefano Paternò at Cage Warriors 98
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2018
Newly-crowned Cage Warriors welterweight champion Stefano Paternò will put his title on the line at Cage Warriors 98 against Ross Houston. The Italian world champion captured the title with a…
Giant 8-foot high 3D ‘Thank You’ to British soldiers to appear in Birmingham tomorrow
Staff Reporter
August 14, 2018
A giant eight-foot "THANK YOU" message will be appearing in Birmingham's Victoria Square tomorrow, in the form of an interactive 3D art installation. The Royal British Legion is bringing the structure…
Rowan Atkinson savaged by fans for supporting Boris Johnson’s “Islamophobic” comments
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
British comedian Rowan Atkinson has been severely criticised by fans and former colleagues after coming out in support of Boris Johnson's recent remarks on women wearing burkas, which have been…
Government backs £270m funding for West Midlands technological innovation
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
Britain’s world-leading researchers and entrepreneurs in the West Midlands will benefit from an additional £270 million to create the technologies of tomorrow, the Chancellor announced today. Philip Hammond will expand…
House of Fraser department stores snapped up by Sports Direct for £90m
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
High Street store brand Sports Direct has agreed to buy the fledgling House of Fraser department store chain for £90m. Following House of Fraser going into administration on Friday after talks with…
Birmingham’s Heritage Week returns for inspiring insight into city’s history
Staff Reporter
August 9, 2018
Birmingham’s rich and diverse history will be celebrated with inspiring events including walks, talks, open days and visits to hidden gems across the city, as Brum's annual Heritage Week returns…
Cage Warriors Featherweight Champion to be decided in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
August 9, 2018
One of the most prestigious titles in European MMA - the Cage Warriors featherweight title - will be decided by a four-man tournament across two blockbuster events in Birmingham. The…
Brand new Birmingham film festival promises a feast of “cinematic activism”
Paul Stringer
August 9, 2018
A brand new film festival showcasing a wide range of powerful documentaries, talks and discussion panels is coming to Birmingham next month. Weekend of Wednesdays, described as a festival dedicated to "cinematic activism", will be…
Simmer Down Festival returns, all sizzling for the Summer!
Staff Reporter
August 7, 2018
The biggest free reggae festival in the UK will be playing some of the coolest music for a laid-back hot summer afternoon in Birmingham this weekend. Founded in 2009, the…