Aston arts center The Drum to close its Doors for Good
"We understand this is a challenging and distressing time."
The Drum Arts Center in Aston, which originally planned to undergo a major extension, is set to close its doors in June after a staggering 22 years unless a new source...
An Immigration Debate with a Unique Creative Twist
Taking place at 6pm, 6 April 2016, at the Bordesley Centre, the debate and interactive art-piece is intended to provoke in-depth conversation on one of contemporary Britain’s most divisive issues: immigration.
The event offers a unique take on the standard...
Sparkhill Smashes National Trend
The independent shopping capital of Britain has been announced and it is none other than Birmingham’s very own Sparkhill.
Containing more shops independently owned than anywhere else in the country, the area has beaten the national trend with almost 95%...
Sparkhill Bus-Stop Banksy
We’re all used to the dull daily commute, but travellers at one bus stop in Birmingham were in for a surprise when a mysterious artist brightened up their view.
An unidentified artist has turned the number two and three bus...
Saltley Scrapyard Fire Cause Identified
After further investigations, the Saltley blaze that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, at the ERM site, is said to have been started accidently by a stray spark.
More than 17 fire-engines and over 100 fire-fighters were present at the scene to...
Safer Travel in Birmingham
“The public quite rightly expects to be able to travel on buses, trams and trains without fear for their safety."
Crimes on Trains, Buses and trams have reduced across Birmingham after live CCTV footage has been introduced.
Crime Commissioner David Jamieson...
Airbus A380 Arrives
"We are very excited to be the first airline to introduce the iconic A380 into the region.”
The aircraft, weighing in at staggering 560 tons, landed on Birmingham soil in preparation for the airline’s inaugural Dubai service on Easter Sunday.
The...
Bring on the Bollywood
Written and directed by Samir Bhamra
Choreographed by Sonia Sabri, Leena Patel and Subhash Viman
Designed by Oliver Shapley and Faye Rowse
Music by Niraj Chag, 4MG Productions, Sonum Batra and Robby Khela
Lighting by Pete Bragg
Phizzical Productions in association with the...
Imported Wife Abused & Enslaved
In a milestone case, a Londoner is facing jail after enslaving his wife, a Pakistani national, in his British home.
Safraz Ahmed, of Charlton, initially denied the offence but later changed his plea to guilty.
Safraz, who refused to consummate the...
