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Mouthwatering cuisine and TikTok foodies headlining Halal Food Festival in Birmingham this weekend
One of the world’s largest halal food festivals is back in Birmingham this weekend, showcasing an immense array of culinary delights and tasty treats from across the globe. Just in time for the May Bank Holiday, the Halal Food Festival will be returning to the NEC on 25 and 26 May.
History made as Sikh teenager becomes first South Asian player in Birmingham City FC squad
A teenager with Sikh-Punjabi heritage has made sporting history to become the first South Asian player ever to be selected for the first team at Birmingham City FC. Brandon Khela, aged 18, took part in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game against Cheltenham Town which the Blues won 2-0.
IN PICTURES: Fans leave heartfelt tributes to Trevor Francis outside Birmingham City FC
Fans of former Blues player Trevor Francis have been leaving tributes outside Birmingham City football club all week long. Trevor Francis sadly passed away on Monday 24 July, and fans have been visiting St Andrews – the home of Birmingham City FC – and paying their respects to the legendary footballer.
Back in Brum! Ozzy the bull unveiled at new home with Sharon Osbourne in attendance
The much-loved centrepiece to last year’s Commonwealth Games – Ozzy the bull – has been officially unveiled in his new home at Birmingham New Street station. The special ceremony – with Sharon Osbourne in attendance – took place on Wednesday (26 July) with a brass band entertaining the crowds.
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over “Labour’s refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children’s murals” at an asylum centre. Eddie O’Hara was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours in 2021 for his charity work and for…
Birmingham street artist paints mural celebrating Small Heath history and wildlife
A bright and colourful new mural has been painted in Birmingham which celebrates the history and wildlife of Small Heath. Birmingham street artist Martin Hoakser Edwards, who was commissioned to paint the dynamic looking mural on a canal wall, says he managed to save a baby pigeon from drowning and reunite it with its mother…
Derelict Birmingham pub where Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath performed first ever gig awarded £300,000 renovation grant
A landmark city centre pub, where pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath performed their first ever gig, has received a £300,000 grant to transform it into a music venue. The Crown pub, which is situated at the junction of Station Street and Hill Street, is in need of repairs after being left shuttered and derelict for…
Eid in Kings Heath arts event aims to forge friendships and inspire community spirit
The organiser of a free public Eid arts event taking place this Sunday in Birmingham hopes to use the platform to bring together people of all backgrounds and promote community spirit during “polarised” times. Eid in Kings Heath will take place outside All Saints Church in Vicarage Road on Sunday 2 July between 12-6pm.
Library of Birmingham joins in Eid festivities by lighting up in green and white
The iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square is being lit up in green and white to mark Eid celebrations in the region. As Muslims across the West Midlands celebrate Eid al-Adha, the city’s main library in Broad Street is marking the occasion by lighting up in green and white this evening.
Is it Brummie? Is it Bostin? Is it Boulton? No, the Birmingham bull is Ozzy!
The votes have been counted and officials have revealed the winning name for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bull sculpture. The towering Birmingham bull has been named Ozzy (in reference to the Black Sabbath lead singer) after a nationwide competition to find him a permanent name ahead of his new home at New Street Station.