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REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022 | 03:39 pm
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times.…
REVIEW: Bluff – an addictive Birmingham noir journey into the abyss of alienation
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022 | 12:13 am
Birmingham film director Sheikh Shahnawaz explores the subterranean world of illicit drugs, addicts and the plight of the homeless in his debut film Bluff, which was filmed in the underbelly…
Birmingham sports artist whose fans include Mo Salah set to launch his first public collection
Rangzeb Hussain
May 5, 2022 | 01:34 pm
A Birmingham artist whose dynamic work is collected by the likes of legendary Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah, is unveiling his first collection this month. David Roman, 30, will be showcasing his…
REVIEW: Mamma Mia! ABBA show swings into Birmingham for rip-roaring 20th anniversary tour
Rangzeb Hussain
May 4, 2022 | 11:44 pm
The feel-good ABBA musical Mamma Mia! makes a sensational return to Birmingham after it was postponed two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Birmingham Hippodrome proudly throws opens its…
Fully booked! No more spaces at Edgbaston Stadium, worshippers asked to attend Small Heath Park for Eid prayers
Rangzeb Hussain
May 1, 2022 | 07:55 pm
A Birmingham mosque getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan, has announced that one venue is now…
Birmingham families wanted for photography project celebrating region’s diverse history
Rangzeb Hussain
April 30, 2022 | 03:28 pm
A photography project is calling on Brummies to send in family pictures, or to be photographed, to celebrate the diversity of Midlands individuals and families. Organisers of the project are inviting everyone from…
Moseley granny tackles family heartbreak by enrolling in this Sunday’s Great Birmingham Run
Rangzeb Hussain
April 30, 2022 | 01:44 am
A courageous 82-year-old great-grandmother from Moseley is hoping to take part in the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday (1 May) after receiving some heartbreaking family news. Chrissie Boyer is facing…
Community sports event held for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities
Staff Reporter
April 28, 2022 | 11:23 am
A free public event to make sporting activities more accessible for all has been held in Birmingham. The initiative took place at Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) at Lichfield Road in Sutton Coldfield, and…
Rapper Dizraeli to perform at Hare & Hounds in Birmingham this week to mark anniversary
Staff Reporter
April 26, 2022 | 11:54 am
He's a poet, producer, firestarter; a songwriter-MC, multi-instrumentalist, Dizraeli has always been an artist in a genre of his own. After twenty years in the game and fighting fitter than…
Birmingham mosque to host mega Eid events in Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium
Rangzeb Hussain
April 25, 2022 | 05:42 pm
A Birmingham mosque is getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan in May. Small Heath Park and…
