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REVIEW: The Color Purple – uplifting musical that revels in the power of love
Rangzeb Hussain
September 15, 2022
The Tony award-winning Broadway musical The Color Purple arrives in Birmingham in an exciting new production. The highly anticipated show, based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, is now…
Birmingham 2022 bull mural painted ahead of major street art festival
Rangzeb Hussain
September 11, 2022
A striking mural of the iconic, and much-loved, Birmingham 2022 bull - sometimes referred to as the Raging Bull - has been painted in the Ladywood area of the city. The…
Fake taxi driver rapist arrested in Birmingham, police ask more victims to come forward
Rangzeb Hussain
July 26, 2022
Police are appealing for more victims to come forward after a rapist posing as a taxi driver was arrested in Birmingham. The sexual predator prowled around for victims in Birmingham…
Calls for temporary rainbow decoration of Hippodrome Square to be made permanent
Rangzeb Hussain
June 26, 2022
After plans for a £ new look for a flagship section of Birmingham's Southside district fell through, the area has been temporarily decked out in rainbow colours which have led to people asking…
Birmingham artist’s Hippodrome show to highlight spirituality, love and unity
Rangzeb Hussain
June 25, 2022
A Birmingham artist is putting together a spiritual show which will be unveiled at The Hippodrome as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Award-winning artist Mohammed Ali, who hails from…
Hollywood star Johnny Depp “hugs and kisses” delighted staff at Birmingham curry house
Rangzeb Hussain
June 6, 2022
Hollywood star Johnny Depp "hugged and kissed" delighted staff at the Varanasi restaurant in Broad Street on Sunday (5 June) as he prepared to join musician Jeff Beck on the…
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward survives leadership challenge from Cllr Waseem Zaffar
Rangzeb Hussain
May 14, 2022
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward has narrowly survived a tough leadership challenge from his cabinet colleague Cllr Waseem Zaffar today. Results of a closed vote which took place today…
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in…
Birmingham Bullring bull vanishes from view for first time in 20 years
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022
The world famous Birmingham Bullring bull sculpture has vanished from public view today for the first time since it was installed 20 years ago. The much-loved Birmingham landmark will be out…
INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life
Rangzeb Hussain
May 5, 2022
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced.…