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Birmingham to be “home to the future of the BBC” as new apprentice hub launched
Birmingham will be “home to the future of the BBC” following the launch of a new apprentice hub, BBC Director-General Tim Davie has said. Mr Davie made the comments while…
Peaky Blinders film to be shot in Birmingham says show creator Steven Knight
Exciting news was announced today as Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight unveiled plans to shoot his Peaky Blinders feature film in a new Birmingham studio. The brand new film and…
Rough sleepers urged to seek shelter during Storm Eunice
Birmingham City Council has provided guidance on how to assist rough sleepers at risk of being caught up in the harsh weather conditions during Storm Eunice. Due to Storm Eunice,…
Major new exhibition showcasing heritage photographs of commonwealth migrants launches in Birmingham
A major new photographic exhibition featuring thousands of images of Birmingham residents will open at the iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square next month. ‘From City Of Empire To…
500 free bicycles donated to Birmingham residents in bid to improve social mobility
20 of 500 selected Birmingham residents have collected free bicycles, courtesy of Birmingham City Council's Big Birmingham Bikes scheme. The community initiative aims to increase the health and mobility of those who do…
Birmingham 2022 launches recruitment drive for over 20,000 Commonwealth Games jobs
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is urging people to register their interest in the tens of thousands job opportunities that will become available between now and the Games. The recruitment drive…
On-the-run teenager wanted for Small Heath murder arrested in London
A wanted teenager who was on the run has been arrested in London over a brutal murder in Small Heath which took place last December. The 19-year-old was wanted in…
Teenager stabbed and hospitalised after knife attack in Birmingham city centre
Police have launched an appeal for information after a teenage boy was stabbed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday morning (16 February). The shocking knife attack took place in Steelhouse…
Sandwell residents benefit from free blood pressure monitors donated by Cannock firm
Communities in Sandwell are to benefit from 100 free blood pressure monitors to improve their health and wellbeing, after they were donated by a company in Cannock. Logistics firm Super…
Epic Peaky Blinders mural unveiled in Digbeth as broadcast date for final series revealed
The broadcast date for the final series of landmark Birmingham-based drama series Peaky Blinders was announced during the unveiling of an epic new mural in Digbeth today. Show creator Steven Knight…