Young people
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
Rangzeb Hussain
July 11, 2023 | 11:52 am
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over "Labour's refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children's murals" at…
Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2023 | 01:12 pm
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children's book based on her parent's Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend.…
Coding, art, music & filmmaking: The Easter workshops on at Birmingham’s Apple store
Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023 | 01:04 am
Birmingham's Apple store is offering free sessions to keep kids entertained this Easter, and learn new skills in the process. The 'Today at Apple' sessions - designed specifically with kids in mind…
Vigil held in Birmingham remembering murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey
Staff Reporter
February 17, 2023 | 10:30 pm
A vigil has been held in Birmingham's Gay Village this evening to mourn the death of teenage trans girl Brianna Ghey. The 16-year-old - described by her family as a "much-loved" daughter,…
New awards launched in Birmingham to honour inspirational young people
Rangzeb Hussain
January 27, 2023 | 07:44 pm
Nominations have opened for the inaugural Inspirational Youth Awards, a ceremony dedicated to honouring exceptional young people from across the West Midlands. Taking place on 29 April 2023, the awards…
REVIEW: Jack and the Magic Beanstalk – children’s show touches on poverty and hope
Rangzeb Hussain
December 10, 2022 | 10:45 pm
A brand new family show – touching upon poverty, homelessness and the plight of migrants - comes to Birmingham to sprinkle fairytale magic and hope during the festive season. Jack…
REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast – young Birmingham cast brings magical fairytale to life
Rangzeb Hussain
November 26, 2022 | 11:55 pm
The Old Rep theatre in Birmingham is showcasing a magical version of Beauty and the Beast for the Christmas season. The brand-new production of the timeless fairytale is currently running…
REVIEW: Noughts & Crosses – Malorie Blackman’s segregation love story comes to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 15, 2022 | 11:16 pm
One of the best-loved teenage novels – Noughts & Crosses by former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman – comes to Birmingham in a gripping stage adaptation. Blackman’s dystopian story about oppression…
Wolverhampton’s first South Asian dance competition showcases stunning talent
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2022 | 06:37 pm
The first ever South Asian dance competition at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre proudly announced the winners of the hotly contested dance event. The sensational Just Naach night of dancing took…
LGBTQ+ activist becomes Birmingham’s new Poet Laureate
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022 | 11:07 pm
An award-winning writer and activist whose work has covered mental health and LGBTQ+ issues, including racism and intolerance, has been selected as the new Birmingham Poet Laureate. Jasmine Gardosi was…