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Birmingham trials first zero-emissions all-electric bin lorry across city’s Clean Air Zone
Staff Reporter
July 27, 2022
In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Birmingham City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric…
Public invited to help make 4,600 hand-made gifts this weekend for Birmingham 2022 athletes
Staff Reporter
April 8, 2022
With preparations well underway to welcome the Commonwealth Games to the city this summer (in just over 110 days), Selfridges is inviting Brummies to hand-make gifts for the 4600 athletes competing in the Birmingham…
Video of Brummie revellers performing ‘Killing Me Softly’ in city centre street goes viral
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2022
A video of random Brummies breaking into song to perform 'Killing Me Softly' in the city centre streets is going viral after being shared across social media. Posted to Twitter last night (29…
Interactive Squid Game experience heading to Birmingham and Manchester
Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021
Netflix has surprised Squid Game fans on Halloween by bringing a replica of the show’s iconic animatronic doll to Westfield shopping centre in London, ahead of the life-size figure also appearing in Birmingham…
IN PICTURES: Birmingham Weekender 2021 thrills crowds across city centre venues
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2021
Birmingham Weekender has made a welcome return this August bank holiday weekend, with over 100 free events for the public to enjoy. Once again produced by the Birmingham Hippodrome, this…
IN PICTURES: Birmingham 2022 team showcase sporting spirit at New Street Station roadshow
Staff Reporter
August 21, 2021
A Birmingham 2022 roadshow event to promote next year's Commonwealth Games has been taking place at New Street Station today. One of several mini outings showcasing live sport in the…
Brand new Birmingham Symphony Hall jazz festival announced for August
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
A brand new jazz festival has been announced to be held in Birmingham this summer, along with the return of a free summer school course for local young people. The…
Police threaten arrests after 40 rockets launched in Birmingham “drive-by shooting”
Staff Reporter
November 3, 2020
Police officers in Birmingham have launched an investigation after 40 rockets were fired at bystanders in Coventry Road in Birmingham. West Midlands Police have started to look into the incident in response…
Remembrance Sunday service to be held online with no public event in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
Birmingham’s annual Remembrance Sunday service will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. While there will be no public event in the city…
Brummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The 'Clap For Our Carers' campaign, or…