The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have confirmed a murder investigation has been launched following the shocking violence in Birmingham city centre overnight which resulted in the death of a man. Officers have stated that a man has tragically lost his life and a number of people have been seriously injured following the disturbing outbreak of violence in central…
A young woman who witnessed last night’s violence in Birmingham city centre, which resulted in multiple stabbings and the death of a man, has claimed the incident was the result of a mass brawl which spilled onto the streets. According to the club worker, the “major incident” – in which several people were stabbed around Hurst…
Several people have been stabbed in Birmingham city centre in what police have described a “major incident”. West Midlands Police have confirmed they were called to reports of a stabbing at around after midnight early on Sunday.
Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+ community as its primary audience, publishers of the Birmingham-based title have announced the regional print edition will cease, as circulation and advertising becomes almost impossible in light…
A key road in Birmingham will be closed on weekends from Saturday 15 August to create an alfresco eating and drinking area designed to help businesses recover from COVID-19. Southside BID and Birmingham City Council have worked in partnership to instigate the closure of Hurst Street and allow businesses to use the space for additional…
Birmingham City Council and Southside BID have released the latest pictures of the planned new-look Hurst Street area, which aims to transform the heart of the district in front of Birmingham Hippodrome into a vibrant public square. The new images of Hippodrome Square show how the development will look from Hurst Street, with the space…
A prominent LGBT Muslim campaigner who co-led this weekend’s Birmingham Pride parade alongside Parkfield School teacher Andrew Moffat and fellow Muslim activists was kicked out of the main event by up to six security staff, despite being allowed in directly by Pride organisers. Gay Muslim activist Ferhan Khan, 34, claims he was was brutally ejected…
A gigantic but risqué mural has appeared in Southside to celebrate Birmingham Pride 2019, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Local Birmingham street artist Gent48 has painted the huge new wall art, with the word ‘BRUM’ taking centre stage in the massive creation that covers an entire carpark wall in the city’s Gay Village.
With organisers promising the largest ever main stage, Birmingham Pride is set to welcome an incredible array of talent to the Main Stage next weekend! Following on from the carnival parade, that kicks off at noon on Saturday 25th May, acts such as the Human League and Years & Years are set to take the the…
As May Bank Holiday weekend fast approaches, it can mean only one thing: the UK’s biggest two-day pride festival is returning! With a celebration of the second city’s LGBTQ+ community and heritage, Birmingham Pride is taking place over Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.