Tag archives for Brummie
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…
Back in Brum! Ozzy the bull unveiled at new home with Sharon Osbourne in attendance
Rangzeb Hussain
July 26, 2023
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 -…
Is it Brummie? Is it Bostin? Is it Boulton? No, the Birmingham bull is Ozzy!
Rangzeb Hussain
June 22, 2023
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…
Name that bull! Will it be Ozzy, Brummie, Bostin or Boulton?
Rangzeb Hussain
June 15, 2023
The competition to find a name for the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has resulted in a shortlist of four from a selection of nearly…
Fake taxi driver who kidnapped, raped and assaulted women sentenced to 22 years in prison
Staff Reporter
June 1, 2023
A "predatory" man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two young women by posing as a taxi driver in Birmingham has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Thasawar Iqbal was…
Deaf Birmingham artist brings radical theatre performance exploring racism and ableism to city’s Rep theatre
Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023
A deaf performer from Birmingham is bringing his successful show exploring themes of ableism and racism to his home city this weekend. Starring talented Brummie actor, artist and comedian Rinkoo…
Community volunteers help clear litter from Handsworth Cemetery ahead of Ramadan
Rangzeb Hussain
March 13, 2023
A group of community volunteers from Birmingham are helping to clean up Handsworth Cemetery, ahead of Ramadan. The successful cleanup operation – which resulted in twenty bags of litter collected - took place…
Birmingham skies light up with dazzling New Year fireworks displays as city welcomes 2023
Staff Reporter
January 1, 2023
Dazzling through the light rain, fireworks lit up the skies over Birmingham as loud explosions and cheers echoed throughout the city streets under an awe-inspiring blanket of brightly coloured illuminations. Some…
International Migrants Day: What it means to be a migrant in the West Midlands
Staff Reporter
December 18, 2022
International Migrants Day takes place on Sunday 18 December, with this year’s theme being “It takes a community”. On 18 December 1990, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on…
Brummie comic Hannah Weetman from Castle Bromwich bags major comedy award
Staff Reporter
October 8, 2022
Comedian Hannah Weetman has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Hannah performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham's The…