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Local schoolboy chess star wins British title
Staff Reporter
August 7, 2018
In 1976 Edgbaston’s Tony Miles, a former pupil of King Edward’s School, became Britain’s first Chess Grandmaster. Just down the road from his former school, two boys from Hallfield School…
Who’s performing at the 2018 Simmer Down Festival in Handsworth Park?
Staff Reporter
August 1, 2018
The biggest free reggae festival in the UK is back in Birmingham this weekend, for some awesome laid-back music, amazing food and a chilled out vibe. The Simmer Down Festival returns to the…
Awe-inspiring Walking with Dinosaurs spectacular rocks Birmingham
Staff Reporter
July 26, 2018
Dino-mania appears to be back in Birmingham this summer, and not just because of the latest installment in the Jurassic World film franchise or because Dippy the Dinosaur is on…
The Flyover Show returns next month with the best of Black British talent
Staff Reporter
July 25, 2018
An arts festival showcasing the best of Black British creativity, returns to Birmingham’s most unlikely venue this August. Set in the underpass of Hockley Flyover in the heart of inner…
Doctor Who themed live ‘Escape Rooms’ are heading to Birmingham
Staff Reporter
July 23, 2018
Official Doctor Who themed 'Escape Rooms' are heading to Birmingham, as part of a national launch of exciting live entertainment events later this year. BBC Studios and Escape Hunt have announced…
Cage Warriors heads back to Birmingham for CW98 tournament
Staff Reporter
July 21, 2018
Birmingham’s Genting Arena will be the venue for Cage Warriors 98, the leading European MMA tournament has announced. With 5 events already staged this year and a further 4 announced,…
Midlands young entrepreneur named BCU Alumni of the Year
Staff Reporter
July 19, 2018
CEO and Co-Founder of the Wambiz private social network, Harry Jawanda, has been named as one of Birmingham City University’s Alumni of the Year. Wambiz is best known for specialising…
Jamelia to present ‘Black Girl Bible’ at intimate Birmingham book event
Nikki Bi
July 17, 2018
Birmingham music star and television presenter Jamelia will be discussing all things 'Black Girls Bible' with writers Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené in Digbeth next week. The musician will be joining the…
Top Birmingham photographer lined up for business award
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2018
A Birmingham photojournalist who is often one of a few female photographers in nearly all-male press scrums, has been shortlisted for a special award in the field. Denise Maxwell of Lensi Photography…
Here’s the winners of the WMPCC Outstanding Citizen Awards 2018
Staff Reporter
July 6, 2018
Community heroes from across the West Midlands were honoured in the Police and Crime Commissioner's Outstanding Citizens Awards. The awards are in their 6th year, with nominations taken from the…