The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
British soul singer Beverley Knight MBE said she’s “thrilled” after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University today. The graduation ceremony took place at Symphony Hall, and the much-loved singer was handed her Honorary Doctorate from university chancellor Sir Lenny Henry.
Diners at one of the busiest McDonald’s in Birmingham city centre were left shocked as a teenage thug charged into the fast food branch brandishing a 12-inch machete on Sunday morning. The terrifying incident took place at the McDonald’s situated on ‘The Ramp’ walkway that leads into Grand Central.
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been practising art for around forty years, is being recognised for her influential contributions to the Black British art movement and her exploration of race, gender, and…
One of the most memorable dance films from the 1980’s comes to the city as a scorching hot stage musical. Dirty Dancing is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
The mystery of the whereabouts of the missing King Kong statue, which made a proud and dramatic appearance during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been solved. Intrepid YouTuber DJ Audits has shared a spectacular and poignant video which shows the once proud Kong now lying on his back and armless at a demolition yard…
A former scout leader has been jailed after admitting a string of historical child sexual abuse against boys during the 1970’s in Sutton Coldfield. Stuart May, now aged 79, was a scout leader in Wylde Green when he carried out his wicked sex crimes against victims as young as 10-years-old.
Two teenagers have been jailed for the sadistic murder of a young Wolverhampton lad who was described by his family as a “sweet and loving son”. 16-year-old Ronan Kanda was on his way home after buying a PlayStation controller when he was fatally stabbed with a ninja sword on 29 June 2022.
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome until 16 September.
A former Birmingham journalist with a life-long passion for horror stories has written his debut novel featuring real-life hauntings. GJ Phelps, who was born in Birmingham, makes use of the city’s locations – such as the catacombs in the Jewellery Quarter – in his psychological horror story.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has announced he will be engaging in a public Q&A event in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The session is open to all and will take place in Moseley Village on Wednesday 19th July from 6pm – 7pm.