Sir Albert Bore Steps Down
Birmingham City Council Leader To Stand Down “For The Good of Birmingham”
Soon to be former Birmingham City Council leader Sir Albert Bore has announced that he will leave the role in order to improve stability within the city.
The Ladywood...
The Met Office has Issued Yellow Warning Over UK Thunderstorms And Heavy Rain
The latest update that thunderstorms are set to hit eastern parts on Monday while heavy rain lashes the north and Scotland, weather forecasters said. A yellow weather warning, the least severe warning has been distributed for the east of England with...
Entrepreneurial Index ranks Birmingham as UK’s Most Entrepreneurial City 2018
Instant Offices Entrepreneurial Index has classified Birmingham top amongst the UK’s leading cities with over 21,000 companies launched this year.
When it comes to business start-ups in Britain, London may lead the pack, but the latest study from Instant Offices...
West Midlands Arts and Culture Hit Hard by Cuts
According to recent data published by Black Country MP Tom Watson, the West Midlands has suffered the biggest slash in funding in the country. In particular, spending on culture, heritage and arts has dropped by £24 million in the...
Mother Tongues from Farther Lands
By Sajeela Kershi
True stories told by Shobu Kapoor, Shyama Perera and Sajeela Kershi
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton
Tuesday 23 May @ 7.30pm
'Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them'
Mother Tongues from Farther Lands is...
West Midlands Ambulance Service Manager Jailed For Raping 12-Year-Old
Adrian Crowe was described as “every parent’s worst nightmare” as he was jailed for eight years for raping a schoolgirl aged 12.
The 40-year-old met the young girl online and was aware of her age when he arranged to meet her.
The...
Skate Your Way to Christmas
Looking for a fun day out with your loved one, or family? Take in the Christmassy spirit and you will find yourself exploring the idea of going ice skating. However, you don’t need to worry about looking at which...
Birmingham Prison Rioters Given Sentences
Prison inmates who instigated a 15-hour riot which caused more than £6 million damage to Birmingham's Winson Green prison have been jailed for up to nine years.
Luke Mansell, 24, and John Burton, 39, were found guilty last week of...
Ready for the Revamped Birmingham 10k?
Lacing up for the upcoming Great Birmingham 10k? There’s been a few changes you might want to take note of.
For starters, the infamous Lee Bank Middleway at the 8km and 11-mile mark have been removed due a redrawing of...
Homeless Man Given Fresh Start
Birmingham Garage and car wash owner from Sparkbrook gives homeless man a fresh start.
Shezad Zaman used to pass Kriss Wilkes every day after work and decided he wanted to help the homeless after finding Kriss begging on the street...
