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Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Birmingham's historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate…
Council investigates after Birmingham stream turns “strange” bright red, leaving locals bewildered
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A stream in Birmingham has mysteriously turned bright red, leaving locals bewildered as to the source of the colour change. Visitors to Hawthorn Brook in Perry Common Meadows noticed the crimson-coloured water…
Channel 4 revive student trainee programme for Joe Lycett late-night show
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Channel 4 have today announced the return of the hugely successful Trainee Programme on the second series of Late Night Lycett, which returns this spring. Award-winning comedian Joe Lycett and…
South Asian ‘Kathak’ dance performances exploring abuse and migration to be staged in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A special performance amplifying Kathak, a south Asian classical dance, will be performed at the city's Birmingham Hippodrome next month. Amina Khayyam Dance Company (AKDC) is returning to the venue's…
Amazon workers strike in Sutton Coldfield over pay disparity
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Workers at a recently opened Amazon warehouse in Sutton Coldfield have walked out in protest of low wages. Around 60 members of the GMB union, representing a smaller portion of the 2,000-strong…
Sikander Farooq and Adam Sajjad from Stechford charged after guns, ammunition and £100,000 cash found in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Two men have been charged with firearms offences after the recovery of three guns, ammunition and more than £100,000 in cash in Birmingham. Sikander Farooq, aged 30, and Adam Sajjad,…
University Station opens doors to impressive new buildings this weekend
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
University Railway Station’s impressive new buildings open their doors to passengers for the first time this Sunday. With new wider entrances, stairways and exits serving the neighbouring University of Birmingham…
Steps announce ‘Here & Now’ musical to open at Birmingham’s Alexandra theatre
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
UK pop band Steps have announced the world premiere of Here & Now, a brand-new musical using their iconic tracks. Accompanied with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, the musical will…
Community to stage charity sleepout in Birmingham to raise funds for Gaza children this winter
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A community sleepout in the open outdoors is set to take place in Birmingham next month to raise funds for Palestinian children in the besieged Gaza strip. With the motto…
Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…