The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine and other illegal substances last month, throwing the future of the hit BBC show into question.
The new minority owner of Birmingham City FC and the creator of Peaky Blinders were both spotted in Small Heath on Saturday (12 August). Former NFL player Tom Brady and Steven Knight were spotted at The Roost pub in Cattell Road before the Birmingham City vs Leeds United match at St Andrews.
The much-loved centrepiece to last year’s Commonwealth Games – Ozzy the bull – has been officially unveiled in his new home at Birmingham New Street station. The special ceremony – with Sharon Osbourne in attendance – took place on Wednesday (26 July) with a brass band entertaining the crowds.
The votes have been counted and officials have revealed the winning name for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bull sculpture. The towering Birmingham bull has been named Ozzy (in reference to the Black Sabbath lead singer) after a nationwide competition to find him a permanent name ahead of his new home at New Street Station.
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back by popular demand at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a fiery dance show. Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a smoking hot dance theatre show directed and choreographed by Rambert’s artistic director Benoit Swan…
The Shawshank Redemption has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre and cast members of the show visited the old Steelhouse Lane lock-up in Birmingham as the show comes to the end of its UK Tour. The actors paid a visit to the old lock-up which is now the home of the West Midlands Police Museum.
A stunning replica of Tommy Shelby in sponge cake form went on display at the Cake International Show at The NEC in Birmingham on Friday (4 November). The Peaky Blinders cake drew crowds of delighted fans who were eager to take selfies with the Cillian Murphy cake.
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back in town and this time they’re setting The Birmingham Hippodrome stage on fire with a spectacular new dance show. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby delivered an astounding premiere tonight which sent pulses racing with excitement and drama.
Peaky Blinders show creator Steven Knight revealed some exciting news about the possible return of the Small Heath gangsters in a new series. Fans of the Peaky Blinders were hungry for more after Series Six of the show, which aired earlier this year, was thought to be the final season.
An action-packed new dance show based on the hit BBC show about Small Heath’s Peaky Blinders is coming to Birmingham this week. Famed dance group Rambert – Britain’s oldest dance company – will premiere the dramatic new show at The Birmingham Hippodrome on 27 September.