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International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever
Staff Reporter
September 25, 2021
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28…
Actor Adil Ray to award £30,000 screen and film scholarship to one lucky student this weekend
Staff Reporter
August 12, 2021
TV star Adil Ray OBE will be in Birmingham this weekend to announce a special scholarship worth nearly £30,000 for one lucky film student. The television personality - who was named Patron…
Coventry – City of Culture: Police officer shares incredible journey from forced marriage to police leader
Staff Reporter
May 15, 2021
With all eyes are on Coventry today (15 May) as it celebrates officially becoming UK City of Culture, a West Midlands Police officer has penned a poetic tribute to the city.…
Brand new Birmingham Symphony Hall jazz festival announced for August
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
A brand new jazz festival has been announced to be held in Birmingham this summer, along with the return of a free summer school course for local young people. The…
RTS Midlands Student Television Awards winners announced
Staff Reporter
April 22, 2021
Last night, the Royal Television Society Midlands Centre held its annual Student Television Awards, sponsored by BBC Birmingham. Held virtually and streamed online via YouTube, the ceremony was presented by…
What is Earth Day 2021 and how is it being celebrated?
Staff Reporter
April 20, 2021
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally, including…
INTERVIEW: Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald on starring in MMA horror film ‘Hellkat’
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2021
Budding Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald has landed a film role in a "crazy" tale of mixed martial arts fighters, demons and drags queens. The 27-year-old West Midlands performer adds the…
BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news…