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Lights, camera, action for new Birmingham film studio following landmark investment
Birmingham will become a significant centre for premier television and film production following a landmark investment to establish ‘Digbeth Loc. Studios’. Peaky Blinders creator and renowned industry figurehead Steven Knight establishes Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham,...2023-04-01 8710 0 -
Birmingham Festival 23 to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games
The city council today unveiled plans for Birmingham Festival 23 to mark the one year anniversary of the Commonwealth Games. The festival will celebrate the city’s creativity, as a sign of its ongoing commitment to funding culture. Commissioned and...2023-03-31 6806 0 -
UK deepens Indo-Pacific defence ties as Baroness Goldie visits Malaysia and Vietnam
The UK celebrated historic defence relationships in the Indo-Pacific as Defence Minister Baroness Goldie visited Malaysia and Vietnam this week. Reinforcing the UK’s commitment to the region, Baroness Goldie discussed the UK’s recent Integrated Review Refresh...2023-03-31 2494 0 -
Birmingham bar backs grassroots women’s rugby team
Birmingham independent bar and live music venue Nortons Digbeth has pledged more support for women’s rugby in the city and extended its sponsorship of the Moseley Women’s Rugby team by another 12 months. In addition to...2023-03-30 4818 0 -
BAC Mono R set for a dynamic debut at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) will showcase at this weekend’s F1 race in Saudi Arabia the first-ever Mono R to be tailored, created and delivered direct to a customer in the country. By being part of the...2023-03-30 2145 0 -
Tackling the illicit drug trade fuelling Assad’s war machine
Captagon is a highly addictive amphetamine which is used throughout the Middle East, with 80% of the world’s supply produced in Syria. The Syrian regime is closely involved in the trade – multi-billion dollar shipments leave...2023-03-30 2551 0 -
Zaf Supports Turkey Earthquake Victims
South and City College Birmingham, Community Liaison Officer and UK Youth and Community Goodwill Ambassador Zaf has been heavily involved in getting communities together to help out Turkey. Zaf, who is an Ambassador for UCF, charity...2023-03-30 1995 0 -
We must value our grassroots music in Birmingham – before it declines further, says artist-turned-promoter
A musician-promoter who has presented shows for thousands of music fans in Birmingham over the last six years has cautioned that live music in the city will continue to decline without more support from the public....2023-03-29 1429 0 -
UK space sector income reaches £17.5 billion as jobs and services grow
Despite the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, space organisations presented a robust picture, generating £17.5 billion in 2021, compared to £16.5 billion the previous year. Figures in the latest Size & Health of the...2023-03-29 13111 0 -
Schools and colleges to receive £2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places
Millions of young people across the country are set to benefit from a significant £2.5 billion boost so they can learn in high quality buildings and facilities that are fit for the future. Schools and colleges...2023-03-28 2025 0
