The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg received an unwelcome response from cost of living and climate change protesters as the Conservative Party conference got underway in Birmingham. Mr Rees-Mogg needed police protection as he was chased out of Victoria Square on Sunday afternoon.
The location around Centenary Square looks like “Alcatraz” as the area is closed off and secured for the Conservative Party conference which starts on Sunday (2 October). Broad Street is a hive of security with armed police patrols in place ahead of the conference which is expected to attract 11,000 delegates.
A colossal security operation begins this week in Birmingham as West Midlands Police prepare for the Conservative Party Conference on Sunday (2 October). The major event is expected to attract over 11,000 delegates, and police are also preparing for protests which are planned for the first day of the conference.
Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco proudly unveils his latest exhibition called Grass Roots at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham. The Canadian creator, who has homes in Lebanon and Connecticut, launches material produced during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the art touches upon theme of the African continent and the urgent need for conservation.
It’s Election Day across the UK as the population votes for a government. Birmingham’s constituency results will be coming in through at the ICC in the city centre, where a dedicated hall has been set up and is ready to go! We’re here and sharing the latest updates and results as they come in, along…
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards 2019 on Friday. There were also huge celebrations for Coventry’s Guz Khan as he claimed two trophies for Best Male Actor for the BBC Three…
Some of the biggest names in TV were among the nominees and winners for the prestigious 2019 Programme Awards of the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands at the ICC in Birmingham last night. Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5…
The region’s new congestion-busting transport co-ordination centre is set to step into action this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to host five international matches during June and July with thousands of fans expected to add to the already pressurised road network during the morning rush…
The city is preparing for a taste of international sporting frenzy this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to host five international matches during June and July with thousands of fans expected to descend on the city.
Dudley-born comedian, actor and humanitarian Sir Lenny Henry has received a Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham. Sir Lenny received the lifetime achievement award from MBCC – The Midlands Business & Community Charity Awards – and was presented the accolade by The West Midlands Police Commissioner.