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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 1647 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 1862 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...2022-06-01 798 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...2022-06-01 826 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...2022-06-01 734 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 3035 0 -
Ditching costly gas and oil is cheaper thanks to heat pump scheme
Costs to install cleaner, more efficient heating solutions have been slashed by thousands of pounds as consumers can now receive grants through the government’s new £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Homeowners across England and Wales can now...2022-05-24 1581 0 -
Tenth triumph for Team Birmingham at Chelsea Flower Show
display, celebrating Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, has earned the city council its tenth consecutive Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Flowers grown at the council’s own nurseries and...2022-05-24 1690 0 -
Sticking together – meet the father and son duo keeping the iconic Spaghetti Junction safe as it turns 50
When it comes to looking after the iconic Spaghetti Junction, Italian father and son duo Michael Del-Giudice and Lewis know the perfect recipe. The intertwining structure is an integral part of England’s motorway network and on...2022-05-24 1571 0 -
Iconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50 and shows how to pasta test of time
Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction – known as Gravelly Hill Interchange – carries more than...2022-05-24 1485 0