The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A powerful stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s film I, Daniel Blake transforms theatre into a space where the truth becomes a beacon of hope in times of despair and extreme poverty. I, Daniel Blake by English Touring Theatre is currently playing at The Birmingham Rep.
A 10-metre high fiery bull – the sensational star of the Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony – will remain on display after the Commonwealth Games, as the search to find it a permanent home begins. Birmingham City Council announced that Games partners have agreed to allow the iconic sculpture to remain in Centenary Square, where it is currently on display, until…
The towering star of the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony, a 10m high fiery steam-punk bull that exhales actual smoke, could be saved says council leader Ian Ward. Plans to dismantle the stunning bull and send it to the scrapyard after the end of the games could be halted if the council can find a way to retain…
Grammy award-winning singer Ed Sheeran was spotted dancing and playing pool with Birmingham City FC fans at a Small Heath pub on Sunday (10 April) and then tucking into a curry in the city centre. Chart-topping musician Ed Sheeran, 31, drank and danced with fans at The Roost pub – which he attended with his…
US President Donald Trump has been permanently banned from Twitter “due to the risk of further incitement of violence”, the company has announced. According to the global social media website, the decision was taken “after close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them”.
As the UK’s coronavirus vaccination roll-out gets underway with the newly approved Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine suitable for standard refrigeration, a nightclub in Birmingham has offered their premises for use by NHS staff. Management at the aptly-named Nightingale Club in the city, which has been closed since March last year, have offered the venue to NHS staff for…
Police officers had to laugh after being called out to investigate reports of a man being walked on a lead by another man, only to discover it was actually two men taking their pet owl for an early morning “stroll”. West Midlands Police officer PC Oscar Finney turned up to Hill Street in the Black Country following reports of suspicious behaviour in…
Fans of drag, look no further – the Boulet Brothers are here to spill some tea about the success of their show, with an all important update about Season 4… thank me later. Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet are the captivating drag-duo behind The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, a reality competition show which sees drag performers tick the…
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to walk 100-laps of a communal garden while fasting during Ramadan and raise money for people affected by coronavirus. His incredible effort comes to a close…
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the coronavirus lockdown. A number of British Muslim celebrities from the world of sport, comedy, radio, cookery, and film took part in recording an inspirational message…