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Brummie mascot Perry reaches over 100 appearances at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Perry the Brummie mascot has been having a brilliant time at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, reaching a milestone of 100 appearances across the Games already. You may have spotted him…
Birmingham man found with loaded gun during visit to probation officer is jailed
A man has been jailed for five years after cops found a loaded gun in his manbag – while he was going to see his probation officer. Jerome Powell was…
Protesters including NHS workers march through Birmingham against mandated COVID vaccinations
Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham this afternoon to protest against mandated COVID vaccinations. Congregating in Chamberlain Square, activists rallied as part of international action against a vaccination mandate that could see…
Actor Adil Ray to award £30,000 screen and film scholarship to one lucky student this weekend
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…
New public art celebrating Birmingham’s diversity to be unveiled in city’s Victoria Square
Birmingham’s diversity, creativity and spirit will be celebrated in a new artwork due to be unveiled in the city centre later this week. Forward Together is a reimagining of the…
Handsworth music legend Apache Indian awarded BEM in Queen’s New Year Honours
Reggae star and Birmingham music legend Apache Indian has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Recognised internationally for his fusion of bhangra, reggae and…
Birmingham’s iconic Selfridges building to get a dramatic new makeover
Birmingham's iconic Selfridges building is to get a dramatic new look as it undergoes a makeover. The city landmark will be enveloped in a bold eye-catching pink and black wrap while the…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
Former AVFC striker Gabriel Agbonlahor announces he has coronavirus symptoms
Former Aston Villa footballer Gabriel Agbonlahor has announced he has symptoms of coronavirus and will be self-isolating. In the last hour, the English former professional footballer took to his 99,000 Instagram followers to…
Panto Dame joins Bullring Bull in glad rags ahead of festive period
This week, Panto dame Andrew Ryan took a break from the final week of rehearsals for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to visit the Birmingham Bullring’s world-famous bull statue.…