The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
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 and Manchester next weekend. As part of the one-day attraction, adult fans are being invited to experience the fully functioning 3-metre tall doll, complete with moving light-up…
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed at 10 different locations across the north Birmingham neighbourhood by artist Bunny Bread as part of the Gallery37 project, a city-wide 3-year visual arts project…
While thinking about what to write for Black History Month, the recurring question in my mind came from a panel discussion at University College London in March 2014 – “Why isn’t my professor Black?” Although Britain is a multicultural society with a rich migration history, however according to official figures, only 155 out of the…
Fury erupts within Birmingham’s Sikh community after a police officer allegedly tore off a man’s turban at Perry Barr Custody Suite on Monday. Police have issued a statement to calm the rising tension in the local Sikh community following the appalling incident which took place on Monday 25th October.
An officer serving with West Midlands Police has been charged with historical sexual offences against a child. PC Joseph Powell will appear in court in November after he was charged with the shocking crime.
Police are hunting gunmen after two victims were shot in Ladypool Road and Walford Road in the early hours of Saturday. One of the men remains in hospital in a critical condition, say police. The scene of the shooting in Ladypool Road has been cordoned off as police conduct a forensic examination of the crime…
A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence with works that explore the dark history of colonialism and oppression. ‘Lost Memory Eternalised’ showcases artworks and writing by artist Mustafa Zaman that explore the “body, trauma, history, and politics” in Bangladesh.
A protest rally in solidarity with Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community will be held in Birmingham this weekend. The event is taking place following a series of hate crimes committed against members of the gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans community in the city.
A woman was tragically shot dead and a film director injured on Thursday after Hollywood star Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun during filming in New Mexico. Police confirmed the victim of the fatal shooting was Halyna Hutchins, 42, who was working on the film as director of photography.
Police have arrested a man over a homophobic hate crime in which a man was attacked with a bottle in Birmingham’s Gay Village. The 29-year-old surrendered to West Midlands Police today (21 Oct) and has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.