Tag archives for Christmas - Page 2
Fokawolf street art tribute to ‘Mad Malik’ in Digbeth suffers further vandalism
Rangzeb Hussain
December 25, 2021
After last night's initial damage to Foka Wolf's street art tribute to Malik of Small Heath the rest of the celebratory giant poster has been torn down and destroyed by…
Digbeth street art tribute to Small Heath legend ‘Mad Malik’ vandalised and destroyed
Rangzeb Hussain
December 24, 2021
The recent street art tribute to Small Heath icon Malik by secretive artist Foka Wolf in Birmingham has been destroyed by an unidentified vandal on Christmas Eve. The much-loved pasteup…
The Electric saved from closure after new owner buys oldest cinema in UK
Rangzeb Hussain
November 4, 2021
One of the oldest cinemas in England - The Electric - is set to reopen in time for Christmas under a new owner after fears it might never reopen when…
VIDEO: Volunteers feed homeless on Christmas Eve at Birmingham New Street Station
Staff Reporter
December 24, 2020
Volunteers from across Birmingham came together this evening to help feed the homeless in the city. Organised by Sikh charity Midland Langar Seva Society, the special soup kitchen was held…
REVIEW: Tenet – a James Bond film in all but name
Rangzeb Hussain
December 10, 2020
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet', a summer blockbuster which suffered a bumpy and short-lived screening in cinemas due to the COVID-19 lockdown, is being released on DVD, Bluray and streaming services this…
No rubbish collections on Christmas Day for Birmingham, confirms city council
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
There will be no household waste collections carried out on Christmas Day (Friday 25 December), Birmingham City Council has confirmed. Household waste from the festive period will only be picked…
Tier 3 lockdown brings changes to Christmas ballet show in Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
December 4, 2020
The Birmingham Royal Ballet has vowed to bring the annual Christmas ballet spectacular - 'The Nutcracker' - by looking at other ways to bring the show to audiences during the…
Road safety crackdown will target Christmas home drinkers during COVID-19 pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
December 1, 2020
Police have vowed to target "selfish" drink drivers who make the roads unsafe during a "difficult" lockdown period as Birmingham families prepare to celebrate Christmas. The crackdown will see morning…
Birmingham to be placed in Tier 3 lockdown from December
Rangzeb Hussain
November 26, 2020
The government has announced plans to place Birmingham in Tier 3 lockdown next Wednesday (2 December) when the current nationwide lockdown comes to a close. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has…
Santa’s coming to town for festive fun at Birmingham Museums despite pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
November 23, 2020
Christmas may feel a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Birmingham Museums is still bringing the festive cheer with a range of spectacular events which includes…