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Commonwealth culture and cuisine served up at city-wide food festival
Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free, vibrant events in Birmingham. Food and music from across the Commonwealth will be served up at a series of free,...2022-06-08 1855 0 -
Tasawar Bashir exhibition to tell ‘forgotten’ stories of service from Birmingham’s South Asian communities
This summer, Sparkhill-based artist Tasawar Bashir will explore previously untold stories of historic service and sacrifice from Birmingham’s South Asian communities through a sound art installation at the National Memorial Arboretum. Commissioned by the Arboretum and Sampad, an...2022-06-06 1762 0 -
THE CANDY MEN
London photographer Jon Enoch has released a set of striking night-time portraits featuring candy floss sellers in Mumbai. Never more popular than in the age of social media for some eye-catching likes, the pink sugar clouds are popular...2022-06-06 1699 0 -
A Divisive Film removed from Cineworld screens across the county after peaceful protests
A film has been removed from screens at all Cineworld branches after hundreds of people took part in a peaceful protest on Broad Street outside the Cineworld branch on Sunday. Imam Ijaz Ahmad Shaami a leading...2022-06-06 1004 0 -
BBQ HOSTING HEAT? NO NEED TO ‘FLIP OUT’ THIS SUMMER
The warm weather has arrived and barbeque hosts are locking dates in the diaries and planning their spreads – and with 8.8 million Brits set to go meat-free this year (up 22% YOY)1, the hosting ‘steaks’ have never been higher. ...2022-06-04 1614 0 -
KHUSHI KANTHA (HAPPY BLANKET) WINS NATIONAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARD FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOTHERS IN BANGLADESH
A social enterprise operating between Stoke Newington, London and Dinajpur, Bangladesh, which reworks the Bengali ‘kantha’ tradition of repurposing old saris into baby blankets, creating opportunities for mothers in Bangladesh to provide for their children with...2022-06-03 1832 0 -
Portrait of city’s first female leader unveiled at memorial service
A portrait of Birmingham’s first and only female leader was unveiled to celebrate her outstanding contribution to civic life at a memorial service earlier today (1 June 2022). Alderman Theresa Stewart, who served Birmingham City Council...2022-06-01 771 0 -
‘MANUSHI IS EXTREMELY GIFTED, SHE IS A NATURAL ACTOR!’ : AKSHAY KUMAR SHOWERS PRAISES ON HIS TALENTED CO-STAR MANUSHI CHHILLAR, WHO DEBUTS ON THE BIG SCREEN WITH YASH RAJ FILMS’ PRITHVIRAJ
Akshay Kumar’s next is Yash Raj Films’ first historical, Prithviraj, which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. He is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect...2022-06-01 801 0 -
BBC Asian Network founder appointed to University’s Board of Governors
Champion of the creative industries and founder of the BBC Asian Network Anita Bhalla OBE has been named as the next Chair of Birmingham City University’s Board of Governors. Anita will take up her position as...2022-06-01 704 0 -
Young Warley boxer hits number one ranking
Warley boxer Amaan Ghulam has seen his dedication and talent pay dividends, reaping national success at a young age. The 17-year-old has been boxing since the age of eight, and began his competitive career at Warley...2022-05-29 2928 0