The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book ‘My Name Is Leon‘ coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind the story, Kit de Waal, and the programme’s young star Cole Martin on the red carpet last night. They appeared along with the film’s director Lynette…
A-list music stars came to Coventry over the weekend, with the likes of Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, and Becky Hill taking to the stage in front of tens of thousands of fans at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Held at Coventry’s War Memorial Park, the three-day event made its comeback following a break during the pandemic,…
With only 100 days to go before the Commonwealth Games, local and and Olympic divers and swimmers joined Birmingham 2022 officials to test out brand new facilities ahead of the Games this summer. With just over 3 months remaining until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin, Paralympic swimmers and an Olympic diver tested out the new 75 million…
Two years ago we stood on our doorsteps clapped, banged pots and pans and sounded car horns. We were urged to stay at home to protect the NHS. At protests around the UK over the weekend, NHS workers urged everyone to protect the health service in a very different way; by opposing the NHS staff vaccine mandate.
The MOBO Awards 2021 were held in Coventry over the weekend, once again showcasing the best music of black origin in the UK and internationally. Those who took away a prestigious awards this year include Wizkid and Ghetts, at a ceremony where previous years’ winners have included Sam Smith, So Solid Crew, Tina Turner, Destiny’s Child and…
Unsung heroes from the community and business sectors have been honoured at a special awards ceremony in Birmingham which aims to recognise people who “go that extra mile” and inspire others to do the same. The Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) awards took place at the Eastside Rooms in Woodcock Street on Saturday, paying tribute to unsung heroes from the region…
The sun was shining over Birmingham on Sunday as the Simmer Down Festival made a welcome return to its home in Handsworth Park following a limited virtual presence online during the pandemic last year. Headlined by British reggae group Aswad, the reggae-fest was a celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture and music as thousands of revellers descended on…
One of the first post-lockdown weddings to take place since restrictions was lifted went ahead at a Pentecostal church in Birmingham on Saturday. Getting married on the 4th of July at noon, Dionne Brown and Maciah Smith became one of the first Birmingham (and maybe even in the Midlands) couples to marry after recent coronavirus restrictions were eased.
As the government responds to short term financial fears of millions of UK workers due to the coronavirus crisis, self-employed freelancers react with shock as they feel ignored by the government’s suggestion to ‘sign on’. While worried about paying the bills, or keeping a roof over their heads, the government has responded with a minimum living wage…
As the nation grapples with the coronavirus crisis, the Queen has issued a morale-boosting message of unity and solidarity to the people of Britain. Arriving at Windsor today with Prince Philip, the monarch delivered a message in the hope of inspiring the public during the current coronavirus pandemic that is raging across the country.