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OPINION: Jeremy Corbyn billboard art removed – was it censorship?
Last weekend saw a striking new billboard pasted up in Digbeth by Birmingham based artist Void One, featuring Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn. The guerilla art went up during the Tory conference…
West Midlands leaders call on Theresa May to reverse cuts to local councils
As the Conservative Party Conference comes to a close in Birmingham, Labour politicians from across the West Midlands have called on Prime Minister Theresa May to reverse the austerity handed down to…
Theresa May walks on stage at Tory conference dancing “like a demented windmill”
After busting a few moves in South Africa a couple of months go, it seems old Theresa's got her groove back, as the Prime Minister walked onto stage at the Tory…
Government pledges £165m housing and infrastructure investment for Commonwealth Games
A £165m deal to build an Athletes’ Village for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been welcomed by West Midlands leaders, after being announced at the Conservative Party conference in the…
Birmingham artist paints Jeremy Corbyn’s face on massive billboard during Tory conference
Guerilla artist Void One has hijacked another Birmingham billboard, and this time plastered it with the face of Jeremy Corbyn, as the Conservative Party conference began in the city. As Prime Minister…
20 awesome photos from Brum’s inaugural Festival of Audacity
The Festival of Audacity, a free three-day extravaganza from Free Radical, has seen a myriad of creatives and artists occupy unusual spaces across Birmingham these last few days. Described by organisers…
Dionne Warwick backs Birmingham Black History Month during special visit to city
Ahead of performing at Symphony Hall yesterday, international music legend Dionne Warwick spoke to invited guests about celebrating Birmingham Black History Month. The private event, attended by the Lord Mayor of…
Weekend of Wednesdays engages audiences in the social film (r)evolution
The first Weekend of Wednesdays festival presented debate-generating films at Impact Hub at the end of last week. A primarily young audience showed interest in London black activism, the portrayal of…
Here’s all the films screening at Birmingham’s WoW Festival this weekend
A brand new film festival showcasing a wide range of powerful documentaries, talks and discussion panels kicking off in Birmingham this weekend. Weekend of Wednesdays, described as a festival dedicated to “cinematic activism”, will be screening documentaries…
Five arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism offences
Five people have been arrested today (Wednesday 5 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old boy were detained following a series of arrests across…