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Solihull squash hopeful aims for glory at British Junior Open
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2018
Local West Midlands hope Lewis Anderson will be gunning for glory when he competes in the prestigious Dunlop British Junior Open in Birmingham this weekend. The 16-year-old from Warwickshire will be…
VIDEO: British mosque opens its doors to homeless for Christmas
Staff Reporter
December 24, 2017
The Birmingham Central Mosque has opened its doors to the homeless, isolated, vulnerable and needy in the city; providing free hot food and drink, as well as hampers and essential…
VIDEO: Birmingham pub offers free meals to homeless on Christmas Eve
Staff Reporter
December 23, 2017
The Old Crown pub in Birmingham is to offer free meals to the homeless and vulnerable on Christmas Eve. Matt Deakins, Duty Manager at the city's oldest public house, discusses…
Thousands attend funeral of Birmingham crash victim Imtiaz Mohammed
Staff Reporter
December 22, 2017
Thousands of mourners came out to pay their respects to a victim of last Sunday's Lee Bank Middleway crash this afternoon, as he was laid to rest following a moving funeral…
Lenny Henry expresses joy at Birmingham Commonwealth Games success
Staff Reporter
December 22, 2017
Dudley-born comedian, actor and TV star Sir Lenny Henry has shared his joy at news Birmingham has won the bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Birmingham's bid was approved…
Birmingham wins bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games!
Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced that it has selected Birmingham, England as the host city partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022. At a special Media Conference…
International Instagram star spends first UK Christmas in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 18, 2017
A social media star from Turkey, famous for his colourful portraits of some of the world’s biggest celebrities, has been sharing what it’s like to spend Christmas for the first…
Brummies plan mass singalong to Queen classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Staff Reporter
December 15, 2017
The organisers behind Birmingham's recent mass singalong of Toto's 'Africa' have planned another musical flashmob in Cathedral Square, but this time they're hoping hundreds will gather to belt out iconic…
Sutton Coldfield cricket fan enjoys Ashes screening with Darren Gough
Staff Reporter
December 15, 2017
Cricket legend Darren Gough joined Sutton Coldfield local Richard Daniels, 59, and other die-hard cricket fans for a traditional British breakfast and a pint to celebrate the start of the…
Jedi mania hits Birmingham ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi launch
Staff Reporter
December 12, 2017
Two martial arts experts surprised and delighted Londoners with a spectacular lightsaber duel, as ‘Jedi fever’ hit the UK ahead of the highly anticipated release of Star Wars: The Last…