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Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Brummie TV star Alison Hammond has been named as the new host of 'For the Love of Dogs', following the death of former presenter Paul O'Grady. Continuing its popular format, the series will revolved around…
Peaky Blinders future on the rocks as actor Paul Anderson fined for possession of Class A drugs
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine…
The Fast Show reunite for new UK tour to celebrate 30th anniversary
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, one of the defining comedy sketch shows of the Nineties is back, live on tour. Charlie Higson and…
Culinary icon Levi Roots announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show
Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
Culinary and entrepreneurial icon Levi Roots, who leaped to fame following a memorable pitch in the Dragon's Den, has been announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show. The…
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and BCFC’s Tom Brady spotted in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
August 13, 2023
The new minority owner of Birmingham City FC and the creator of Peaky Blinders were both spotted in Small Heath on Saturday (12 August). Former NFL player Tom Brady and Steven…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023
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…
Smoking hot Peaky Blinders dance show returns to Birmingham by popular demand
Rangzeb Hussain
May 23, 2023
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back by popular demand at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a fiery dance show. Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator…
REVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and spirit of women
Rangzeb Hussain
March 21, 2023
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre. (more…)
REVIEW: The King and I – a show out of step with the tune of the modern world
Rangzeb Hussain
March 1, 2023
The King and I musical comes to Birmingham in a production that continues to dance with dated and contentious themes. The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is currently playing at The Alexandra…
Birmingham premiere next week for Midlands-based drama starring Helena Bonham Carter
Rangzeb Hussain
January 20, 2023
The premiere of a major new drama set in the Midlands and starring Helena Bonham Carter will take place in Birmingham next week. The special event will take place on…