Anurag Kashyap – Screen Talk, BIFF

As part of the ongoing success of BIFF (Birmingham Indian Film Festival), fans and filmmakers were invited to a candid Q&A with cult director, Anurag Kashyap at Mockingbird Cinema on Wednesday. Proclaimed the Martin Scorsese of India, Anurag Kashyap...

Howzat?! Barnardo’s bowled over by support from Pakistani cricket stars

Pakistani cricket stars Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq have shown their support for children’s charity Barnardo’s while competing in the World Cup in England. The batsmen signed two bats for Barnardo’s which will be auctioned off to help raise...

Selfridges launches ‘quiet hour’ for autistic customers

In collaboration with the National Autistic Society, Selfridges Birmingham has launched a weekly quiet hour to help accommodate autistic shoppers and their families who struggle with loud music in stores. The store says it hopes the move will help to...

A PREMIER EVENT AT A PREMIERSHIP VENUE

Wow! Monday night at the Villa Park – Holte Suite the the 4thMidlands Food Drink & Hospitality Awards took place in an atmosphere of excitement and high energy. Going from to strength to strength this high profile Midlands event brought...

Teenager Charged After Shooting At A Barber Shop

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting at a barber in Walsall. Uzair Shahid, 19, from Lichfield Road, Walsall has been remanded after appearing before the town's magistrates court on Tuesday 26 June. A 23-year-old man suffered...

SOUTH ASIAN ACTION PLAN MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH URBAN CRICKET CENTRE OPENING

England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today celebrated the opening of the new Urban Cricket Centre, ‘Leyton Cricket Hub’, just over a year on from the launch of the South Asian Action Plan. The opening of the ground-breaking Leyton Cricket...

Birmingham cancer expert named as UK-India Top 100 influencer

University of Birmingham women’s cancer expert Professor Sudha Sundar has been named as one of the most influential people in UK-India relations. Professor Sundar is included in the India Inc. Top 100 – published as part of UK-India Week 2019...

Gala Dinner celebrates a fantastic year for Birmingham Charity

Friday night saw Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) round off an amazing year with a fabulous Gala Dinner held at Aston Villa FC’s Holte Suite. The evening highlighted the important work they are doing in the community, working with...

Part of Ladypool Road to become ‘one way’

The heart of the world famous Balti Triangle is to trial a one-way system to improve traffic flow. Birmingham City Council is introducing the measures on a section of Ladypool Road, between the junction of Alder Road and Brighton Road, from...

West Brom Market gets a revamp

West Bromwich's indoor market faces a major overhaul in a bid to reverse the decline in traders and attract more shoppers. The 1970s market building appears outdated next to newer developments elsewhere in the town such as New Square Shopping...

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...

Blues 4 All vs Apna Albion – Part 3

Blues 4 All recently hosted their latest fans for diversity event at the BCFC training ground at Wast Hills.  Apna Albion, the desi West Bromwich Albion supporters group were invited to take part in the Diversity Day celebrations. This is the...