The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Years and Years’ frontman Olly Alexander has attacked corporations for exploiting the rainbow flag and LGBT+ community during Pride Month, describing them as “icky”, “embarrassing” and “sh*t”. Sharing a photo of an email his manager was recently sent, the lead singer of the British synth-pop band accused companies of only doing the “bare minimum” by slapping the…
As the second city prepares for Birmingham Pride 2019, one of the cities largest and most colourful events, local businesses have been turning out in force to reaffirm their commitment to embracing the LGBTQ+ community. One in particular, The Ivy Temple Row, has decided to celebrate with a giant colourful display and a limited-edition pride…
Radio presenter, blogger and proud brummie, Dave Massey is the founder and curator of BrumHour; a community where Birmingham businesses, blogs and freelancers can network. The brand has amassed 25k followers on Twitter. We caught up with the man behind BrumHour to find out what five years of the online community has brought to Birmingham, and where he plans to take…
A residential gin distillery in Selly Oak has been given the go-ahead to open for business. The decision was made earlier this week (Monday 21st January) by the Licensing Subcommittee for Birmingham City Council.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has reaffirmed his commitment to reject a No Deal Brexit in order to protect manufacturing business interests in the region, amid news of new job losses as Jaguar Land Rover. West Midlands industry powerhouse Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce further cuts of up to 5000 jobs, as it…
A selection of the region’s biggest employers united today to pledge their support to tackle the lack of diversity at the very top of major companies and public bodies. Representatives from more than 60 businesses and organisations gathered in Birmingham for the launch of the Inclusive Leadership Pledge – an initiative aimed at rebalancing boardrooms.
High Street store brand Sports Direct has agreed to buy the fledgling House of Fraser department store chain for £90m. Following House of Fraser going into administration on Friday after talks with its creditors failed to reach an agreement, Sport’s Direct’s Mike Ashley has stepped in to save the business, allowing its 59 shops to remain open, including…
CEO and Co-Founder of the Wambiz private social network, Harry Jawanda, has been named as one of Birmingham City University’s Alumni of the Year. Wambiz is best known for specialising in apps for schools, colleges and universities which allow students to connect and communicate with their teachers and each other in an engaging, yet controlled…
A Birmingham photojournalist who is often one of a few female photographers in nearly all-male press scrums, has been shortlisted for a special award in the field. Denise Maxwell of Lensi Photography – who has photographed and worked with some of the world’s most recognisable faces including Barack Obama, Jay Z and Usain Bolt – has been nominated for a 2018…
Birmingham Chinatown’s iconic Big Wok restaurant has been forced to close following “the rising costs of living and running a business” according to owners. Management of the eatery, located in the city centre’s Wrottesley Street, announced on the business’ Facebook page that it has been unable to keep up with rising costs to run the…