The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
It may have only been weeks ago that Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise was staying at the venue while filming Mission Impossible 7 in the city, but The Grand Hotel Birmingham has once again been graced by famous faces as it officially reopened this week. On Wednesday, VIP guests from the worlds of property, art, film, fashion…
A spectacular array of beautifully painted human form sculptures paying tribute to NHS staff and all key workers for their ongoing courage and dedication during the pandemic have been launched in Birmingham before they make their way to Manchester, Edinburgh and London this summer. ‘Gratitude’, an installation by global art producer Wild in Art, is on…
An all-new Breakfast Show is to be hosted by Elise Evans and is set to launch on BBC Radio WM across the West Midlands later this month. Wolverhampton based Elise, who will replace current presenter Daz Hale, has been presenting for 10 years and joined BBC Radio WM two years ago.
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 reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement and the impact COVID-19 has had on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
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 including finalists and reigning champions are bringing the magic of the television format to a live audience as they launch the extravaganza at Arena Birmingham…
A new social enterprise aiming to inspire and celebrate black achievement has opened its doors in Newtown, at the home of the former Drum arts centre in Birmingham. The Legacy Centre of Excellence centre opened its doors this week with plans to host several events, co-working spaces, courses and creative ventures for the benefit of the local community.
Over 100 people turned up to hear George Galloway speak at Dudley Town Hall, as part of his campaign to oust Deputy Leader of the Labour party Tom Watson, MP for West Bromwich. As expected, the veteran left-wing politician entertained the crowd, telling the audience: “Tom Watson has done more for Israel than he has done for…
Coventry comedian and Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan has become the face of the latest Walkers crisps ad, starring alongside none other than the Spice Girls. Appearing in the brand’s latest publicity campaign, the iconic girl band are shown running to the home of their number one fan Dev – played by Khan – surprising…
The world’s biggest Primark has opened to shoppers in Birmingham, with thousands of people flooding the store on its launch day. The brand new department store has been set up on the site of the former Pavilions Shopping Centre in High Street, and covers 161,000 sq. ft over five floors, occupying the entire site of a former…
Beatfreeks, a creative organisation which focuses on giving young people in Birmingham a voice, has launched a new project called Don’t Settle, which aims to make all stories in museums visible by changing who tells these stories Free Radical, part of the Beatfreeks Collective, is working on the three-year project, aimed at improving representation and involving more…