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One of the best-loved teenage novels – Noughts & Crosses by former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman – comes to Birmingham in a gripping stage adaptation. Blackman’s dystopian story about oppression and love in the 21st century is being performed in a touring theatrical version at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
A striking street art portrait of England football coach Sarina Weigman was painted in Birmingham to honour the inspirational sportswoman described as a “legend” by football fans. Birmingham-based artist Adam Illes recently painted the large scale mural on a Digbeth canal wall as Weigman was interviewed in the city.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been in Bangladesh this week following his weeklong trade mission to neighbouring India. In his first visit to the independent South Asian nation, the Mayor met with local business, academic and political figures to reflect on the existing close ties between the West Midlands and Bangladesh; and explore new trade, diplomatic and…