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British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020
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…
Coronavirus: St. Patrick’s Day parade cancelled in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 13, 2020
Organisers have confirmed this Sunday's St. Patrick's Day parade in Birmingham has been cancelled amid coronavirus concerns. The Birmingham St. Patrick's Day parade, which was due to take on Sunday…
Coventry to host UK’s first-ever pan-African cultural festival
Ben House
January 9, 2020
The UK’s first annual African cultural festival is set to be held in the West Midlands this summer. Described as a “jamboree of all things Africa”, Ubuntu Pride will celebrate a…
REVIEW: ‘Jungleland’ – Birmingham noir film dazzles at city film festival
Rangzeb Hussain
November 5, 2019
The Birmingham Film Festival premiered a startling new film shot in Digbeth called 'Jungleland' which gave film fans a real jolt to the senses. The former Big Screen at Millennium…
Diwali volunteers bring joy to Birmingham’s most needy
Vimal Korpal
October 27, 2019
Over 200 volunteers have come together in Birmingham for the annual Diwali Basket Brigade. The volunteers packed and delivered 525 hampers to the region’s needy in the annual Diwali Basket Brigade,…
Peaky Blinders festival takes over Digbeth for a weekend of Peaky delights
Rangzeb Hussain
September 16, 2019
Digbeth became a Peaky Blinders capitol as a major festival took place across several streets and venues last weekend. The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival took over a number of buildings,…
Fans sing “Happy Birthday” to movie star Sam Neill at Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
September 14, 2019
Internationally-renowned actor Sam Neill appeared in The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised when fans sang 'Happy Birthday' as he sat with cast members…
Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan to mark bond between siblings
Vimal Korpal
August 15, 2019
Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated by Hindus in across the world today, including in Birmingham and the West Midlands. On this day, a sister ties a Raksha Bandhan also know…
Three-day political festival of ideas set to takeover Brum this weekend
Staff Reporter
August 8, 2019
A three-day festival of political ideas is set to take place in Birmingham this weekend, organised and being attended by national Labour members and supporters. The World Transformed - promoted…
Zara Sykes to perform at Jamaican Independence Day celebrations in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 31, 2019
Birmingham based rapper Zara Sykes will be performing in Victoria Square this Saturday as part of Jamaica Independence Day celebrations in the city. Victoria Square in the city centre will be decked out for…