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Derelict swimming pool in deprived area of Birmingham to be saved after years of neglect
Rangzeb Hussain
July 25, 2023
A neglected swimming pool in a deprived area of Birmingham will be restored after city officials approved plans to bring the pool back to life. Birmingham City Council cabinet have…
“Queen of British Soul” Beverley Knight honoured by Birmingham City University
Rangzeb Hussain
July 24, 2023
British soul singer Beverley Knight MBE said she's "thrilled" after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University today. The graduation ceremony took place at Symphony Hall, and the much-loved…
Teenage thug armed with machete barges into McDonald’s in Birmingham city centre
Rangzeb Hussain
July 24, 2023
Diners at one of the busiest McDonald's in Birmingham city centre were left shocked as a teenage thug charged into the fast food branch brandishing a 12-inch machete on Sunday morning.…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been…
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing – red hot summer romance with scorching dancing
Rangzeb Hussain
July 18, 2023
One of the most memorable dance films from the 1980's comes to the city as a scorching hot stage musical. Dirty Dancing is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in…
Two teenagers jailed for murder of a boy described by family as a “sweet and loving son”
Rangzeb Hussain
July 14, 2023
Two teenagers have been jailed for the sadistic murder of a young Wolverhampton lad who was described by his family as a "sweet and loving son". 16-year-old Ronan Kanda was…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…
Award-winning former journalist writes psychological ghost story set in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 12, 2023
A former Birmingham journalist with a life-long passion for horror stories has written his debut novel featuring real-life hauntings. GJ Phelps, who was born in Birmingham, makes use of the…
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street announces public Q&A session in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 12, 2023
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has announced he will be engaging in a public Q&A event in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The session is open to all and will…
Mughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2023
Birmingham's Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a…