Council Planning Go-Ahead For BBC’s New Digbeth HQ
BBC Birmingham's move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Digbeth moved a significant step closer today, as The Tea Factory was given the green light by Birmingham City Council planners.
Last summer the BBC announced plans to move out its...
Asian Business Chamber appoints new president
Omar Rashid was appointed president of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
The AGM was held yesterday at Chamber House in Edgbaston, with the attendance of members and guests.
Neelam Afzal, partner and employment...
PRIDE OF BIRMINGHAM AWARDS 2023: WINNERS HONOURED FOR AWE-INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENTS
The BirminghamLive Pride of Birmingham Awards with TSB returns for 2023 on Monday 6 March at The Great Hall, University of Birmingham, to celebrate ordinary Brummies doing extraordinary things. The star-studded awards ceremony, hosted by presenter and actor, Kym...
COACH WHO USES FOOTBALL TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS AMONG WINNERS
A football coach who set up her own team to help get young people off the streets and offer support to her community has been recognised with a TSB Community Hero Award at the Pride of Birmingham Awards 2023....
TECH START-UP LAUNCHES AI-SOLUTION TO LEVEL-UP CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
A new Birmingham-based tech start-up, Supabite, has launched a human-centric product with AI at its heart, in a bid to take on the Silicon Valley giants. With a vision to support businesses that are building customer-focussed brands, Supabite has...
British South Asian rom com ‘Little English’ hits the big screen with UK cinema...
Director Pravesh Kumar MBE’s romantic comedy Little English is coming to a cinema near you from March 17, as part of a nationwide release and tour following successful screenings on the festival circuit last year.
Starring an all-British South Asian...
Royal recognition for life-long Bears fan and youth cricket coach
A life-long Bears fan has been honoured by the Prince of Wales for his dedicated community work during the Covid pandemic and contribution to youth cricket coaching.
Tariq Ali – who’s spent 20 years volunteering to help children in the...
Get ready for a bigger and better Ramadan with Asda
This year, Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store.
As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers...
Birmingham’s Ex Lord Mayor Accused of Bribery
Birmingham’s former lord mayor Mohammed Afzal is facing investigation for election bribery for handing gifs to voters during his campaign.
Labour politician Mr Afzal, 78, brought legal action seeking to overturn a result in council elections held in May last year.
Mr...
NEW AWARDS LAUNCH TO RECOGNISE INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE REGION
Nominations have opened for the inaugural Inspirational Youth Awards, a ceremony dedicated to honouring exceptional young people from across the West Midlands. Taking place on 29 April 2023, the awards will recognise individuals aged between 16 and 25, who...
Haroon Mota Joins Charity Right as Brand Ambassador
Charity Right is thrilled to announce that Haroon Mota has joined the team as a brand ambassador, hoping to expand the organisation and have maximum impact on the lives of children in need all over the world.
Known as the...
Cllr Ian Ward becomes Birmingham Youth Sports Academy Ambassador
Cllr Ian Ward - leader of the Birmingham City Council has continued his support for the Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) committing to further support the organisation as an official ambassador.
He has had political responsibility for many areas including budgets...
