Anoushka Shankar Returns to Birmingham
Daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar is internationally acclaimed for her dynamic and spiritual musicality. Pushing the limits of her instrument, not only in the traditional Indian Classical form, she continues to break boundaries by working with...
Wolverhampton school headteacher praised by Ofsted
Head Teacher from Loxdale Primary School in Bilston praised by Ofsted for greeting pupils at the school gates every day.
Ofsted visited Loxdale Primary School in Bilston, concluding it had kept up the quality of education since its previous visit...
Five mosques in Birmingham attacked with sledgehammers
Investigations linking counter-terrorism officers has been launched after mosques in Birmingham had their windows smashed with a sledgehammer overnight. Neighbourhood officers are working closely with mosques around the West Midlands today.
Officers were called at 2.32am on Thursday 21st March...
Birmingham Art deco cinema ruined in blaze
A cinema in Harborne, South Birmingham has been devastated by a shocking fire, leaving the local community to mourn the loss of a local historic landmark. Abandoned picture house was "neglected" by planners.
More than 50 fire fighters worked through the night to tackle...
Mayor Celebrates City’s Revitalisation
Councillor Barry Findlay, who was elected the 158th Mayor of Wolverhampton last night (Wednesday 18 May, 2016), says he wants to champion the history of the city – and look towards exciting times head.
He said: "It is customary for...
Two Men to Appear in Court over Murder of Warehouse Owner Akhtar Javeed
Two men have been charged with the murder of soft drink firm owner Akhtar Javeed.
26-year-old business-man Surjat Mistry from Leicester and 18-year-old student, Lemar Wali have been charged with murder, possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit...
Birmingham Plays Host to Inspiring Women’s Summit
Monday 31st November saw the Inspiring Birmingham Women in Leadership summit held at the Birmingham Council House. This rousing event was dedicated to pulling women out of the woodwork and encouraging them to grasp the keys to their own life.
Speakers at...
Birmingham Named UK’s Funniest City
The secret’s out! Birmingham has been found as the UK’s funniest city, beating out comedy rivals Leeds and Cardiff.
The social media study, which was commissioned by lastminute.com, analysed more than three million conversations on social media and was able...
East End foods to bring its Festival of flavours at Birmingham Mela 2023
East End Foods, a renowned British culinary brand with a rich heritage rooted in Birmingham, is set to dazzle taste buds at the highly anticipated UK’s biggest South Asian Music Festival, Birmingham Mela on the 22nd and 23rd of...
Community Cycle Club Launches in Handsworth
Originally Published on November 12th, 2016 by Lilli Keen
Handsworth Beat the Street Community Cycling Club launched in Handsworth on Tuesday 8thNovember. The event, which took place in Handsworth Wellbeing Centre, gave recognition to those who have already passed their...
