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BBC Midlands HQ to move from Mailbox to new Digbeth base, broadcaster announces
The BBC has unveiled plans to move its main Birmingham base to the new creative quarter in Digbeth from 2026. Currently based at The Mailbox, BBC Midlands will relocate to…
WHAT’S ON: Family fun for kids at Midlands Arts Centre in Brum
Over the next few months, the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) has a jam-packed schedule to help keep little ones entertained this August and September. From Theatre, to Cinema screenings, Sing-A-Long sessions…
Brummie mascot Perry reaches over 100 appearances at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Perry the Brummie mascot has been having a brilliant time at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, reaching a milestone of 100 appearances across the Games already. You may have spotted him…
Music stars Raye and Becky Hill to perform at Birmingham 2022 Beach Volleyball tournament
International singer-songwriter Raye and British singer Becky Hill will both perform at the Birmingham 2022 Beach Volleyball this week. Ray will be performing at the Smithfield site on Thursday 4 August with a live set…
Glamorous nightclub in Birmingham to ‘close for weeks’ following major water leak
Late-night Birmingham LGBTQ bar and nightclub Glamorous is to close its doors for "potentially a month" following serious internal damage to the venue. Management at the establishment announced they could not continue…
Council leader Ian Ward in in talks to save iconic Birmingham 2022 bull following public appeal
The towering star of the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony, a 10m high fiery steam-punk bull that exhales actual smoke, could be saved says council leader Ian Ward. Plans to dismantle the…
Show-stopping Birmingham 2022 bull will be dismantled and destroyed after games end
It appears that the celebrated and well-received bull, which made a dramatic appearance at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, is destined for the scrapheap once the sporting event comes to an…
Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony thrills with a fiery journey from dark to light
The audacious multicultural opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 thrilled with a show that dared to look at the dark past while looking forward to a positive future. Thursday…
LGBTQ+ Commonwealth protest held in Birmingham during Queen’s Baton Relay
Protests were held today as the Queen’s Baton arrived at Aston Hall in Birmingham on its final stop before entering Alexander Stadium for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony this evening.…
Peaky Blinders creator and Duran Duran plan exciting opening ceremony for Commonwealth Games
Legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran are headlining the opening ceremony celebrations at the Commonwealth Games 2022 tonight. Steven Knight, the creative force behind the BBC smash-hit drama series Peaky Blinders,…