Tag archives for Interviews
Hidden histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation made available to public for first time
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021
Historic audio recordings touching upon the trials and tribulations of people who arrived in Birmingham as part of the Windrush Generation are being made available to the public for the…
Black History Month launched in Birmingham with special virtual event
Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
Birmingham’s celebration of Black History Month has been launched with a special virtual event held over the weekend. As well as reflecting the city’s diversity and heritage, this year’s programme also…
What does International Women’s Day mean to women today?
Morshed Akhtar
March 8, 2020
On the 9th of June 1914, a woman named Bertha Ryland slashed a painting in the city’s art gallery in Birmingham. That became one of the major incidents of the…
Star-studded line-up dazzles as Birmingham kick-starts Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
Ben House
January 15, 2020
Fan-favourites from popular BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing sashayed their way on to the dance floor in Birmingham today, to kick off the eagerly-anticipated live tour. Stars of the recent series…
Boris or Corbyn: How are Brummie celebs voting in the General Election?
Rhi Storer
December 12, 2019
It's Election Day, the day where Britain goes to the polls to make its choice. These are turbulent, decade-defining times, and everyone should exercise their right to vote — including…
VIDEO: How Brummies are reacting to the Banksy art that’s appeared in their city
Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
World famous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s…
Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent struggle
Fahima Khatun
May 20, 2019
It’s estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Throughout school, they are the kids that have extra time in exams or are in a…
Celeb dance fest as national Strictly tour launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 17, 2019
Strictly fans will be packing Arena Birmingham from tonight as this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Arena Tour kicks off in the city tonight. The show features a fantastic line-up of…
VIDEO: Audience reactions to ‘The Full Monty’ at Birmingham Hippodrome
Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
The Full Monty play, currently showing at the Birmingham Hippodrome, is based on the smash hit film and adapted by writer Simon Beaufoy. The theatre production is in Birmingham between…
Why are all the West Midlands Mayoral candidates white?
Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017
The West Midlands is quite arguably one of the most diverse, multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-racial regions in the country. At its heart is Birmingham, a city with a population of…