Tag archives for Anniversary
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Birmingham ballet school shines in new photography campaign to mark 20 years
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
A prestigious Birmingham ballet school is celebrating 20 years by launching a new photography campaign championing some of its best and brightest. Last year, Elmhurst Ballet School celebrated its centenary,…
Birmingham family mark 10th anniversary of grandfather Mohammed Saleem’s Islamophobic murder in city
Rangzeb Hussain
April 29, 2023
Today marks the 10th anniversary of one of the worst terror incidents in the recent history of Birmingham when an elderly and fragile Muslim man was knifed to death by…
Rocky Horror Show cast dazzle commuters with flamboyant flashmob at New Street Station
Rangzeb Hussain
March 30, 2023
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show celebrated the 50th anniversary of the show by giving a surprise flashmob performance at Birmingham's New Street Station. Shoppers and commuters were treated…
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 28, 2023
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation…
Palestine Action activists arrested after defacing Lord Balfour statue in Parliament
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2022
Two women have been arrested by police after entering the House of Commons to deface a memorial statue of former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour. The Palestine Action activists, reportedly pretending to…
St Basils 50th anniversary Gala Dinner raises £9,500 for new Birmingham scheme
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2022
Youth homelessness charity St Basils has kickstarted its 50th anniversary celebrations with a Gala Dinner, raising £9,500 towards a new Live and Work scheme in Birmingham. The event, which took place at…
NINE YEARS ON: How the racist murder of pensioner Mohammed Saleem by a Ukrainian neo-Nazi terrorist shook Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
April 29, 2022
Today marks the ninth anniversary of one of the worst terror incidents in the recent history of Birmingham when an elderly and fragile Muslim man from Small Heath was knifed…
Alexandra Theatre to re-open following 16 months of closure
Staff Reporter
July 13, 2021
The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham is reopening its doors after being closed for a total of 491 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. Audiences will be welcomed back with a dazzling…
The Charlatans announce delayed UK tour including Birmingham O2 Academy date
Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021
English rock band The Charlatans have announced a huge 30th Anniversary 'Best of Tour' for later this year as part of celebrations delayed due to the COVID pandemic. The extensive national tour, which…