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Triumphant England women’s football coach portrait painted in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 15, 2022
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…
Birmingham on course to win bid to host 2026 European Athletics Championships
Rangzeb Hussain
November 10, 2022
Birmingham city is hoping to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships after reports that that rival bidder Budapest has pulled out of the race to host the sporting event. It appears…
South Asian soldiers film gets screening at Birmingham Film Festival during Remembrance Week
Rangzeb Hussain
November 3, 2022
A poignant film exploring the contribution of South Asian soldiers in World War I, and the dangers of forgetting the past during present times where division and misunderstanding can lead…
Birmingham’s Raging Bull is coming back says Mayor of the West Midlands
Rangzeb Hussain
September 26, 2022
Birmingham's celebrated Raging Bull - who won the hearts of millions around the world - will be coming back to a "permanent and prominent place" says Mayor of the West…
Thrilling Peaky Blinders dance show is coming to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 26, 2022
An action-packed new dance show based on the hit BBC show about Small Heath's Peaky Blinders is coming to Birmingham this week. Famed dance group Rambert - Britain's oldest dance…
Birmingham Raging Bull to leave Centenary Square earlier than expected with future uncertain
Rangzeb Hussain
September 16, 2022
The show-stopping Birmingham 2022 bull faces an uncertain future as officials announce the removal of the sculpture earlier than expected. The much-loved public exhibit will leave Centenary Square a week earlier…
Birmingham 2022 bull mural painted ahead of major street art festival
Rangzeb Hussain
September 11, 2022
A striking mural of the iconic, and much-loved, Birmingham 2022 bull - sometimes referred to as the Raging Bull - has been painted in the Ladywood area of the city. The…
Ozzy Osbourne and dancing Peaky Blinders in sensational Birmingham Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Rangzeb Hussain
August 8, 2022
A spectacular finale of music from Black Sabbath and dancing Peaky Blinders brought the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 to a spellbinding close at the Alexander Stadium this evening. The eleven…
Breathtaking Birmingham 2022 bull saved from scrapheap following public campaign
Rangzeb Hussain
August 5, 2022
A 10-metre high fiery bull - the sensational star of the Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony - will remain on display after the Commonwealth Games, as the search to find it a permanent home begins.…
Brummie mascot Perry reaches over 100 appearances at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Staff Reporter
August 2, 2022
Perry the Brummie mascot has been having a brilliant time at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, reaching a milestone of 100 appearances across the Games already. You may have spotted him…