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Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ'd at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ…
Sir Lenny Henry joins stars behind drama ‘My Name is Leon’ ahead of BBC television premiere
Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book 'My Name Is Leon' coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind…
INTERVIEW: Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar turns his lens on history and life
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar reflects on a life behind the camera and the inspirations that compel him to produce material which continues to arouse debate decades after it was produced.…
Over 700 Birmingham pupils attend programme of events to celebrate World Book Day
Over 700 Birmingham children and families attended a programme of special events to celebrate World Book Day which took place on Thursday 3 March. Instead of just a single day…
International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
Rugby player from Moseley club writes book tackling mental health struggles in sport
A Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club player has written a book about tackling mental health struggles in relation to the national sport. Winger Aquile Smith has published 'Rugby Insight: Mental Health to Mental…
REVIEW: Handsworth Riots 1985 – Pogus Caesar’s photographs hold a tragic mirror to our age
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar has released a new book, 'Handsworth Riots 1985', which revisits a notorious chapter in Birmingham's history. In the publication, Caesar's material showcases powerful and visceral…
Viral comic creator’s sell-out UK tour cancelled – over “public health concerns”
The creator of an unexpectedly hugely popular online comic strip has cancelled her upcoming UK tour, despite it selling out after only one Instagram post. Catana Chetwynd, creator of Catana…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…