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Baul music set to reach new audiences in Bradford and Keighley
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has secured funds for a project to revive, preserve and promote the writing of Baul music in Bradford and Keighley. Originating in Bangladesh and the neighbouring Indian state of West Bengal,...2023-05-14 1357 0 -
Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor’s Award
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award. The band were presented with the Lord Mayor’s Award before their homecoming gig at the Utilita Arena...2023-05-14 908 0 -
City’s quest to become a leading international location set to be supercharged by new plan
A bold masterplan to transform Birmingham into a greener city of more jobs, better transport options and higher quality, energy efficient new homes, is set to be unveiled at a conference next week. The draft Our...2023-05-14 1070 0 -
Council helps unlock £1million of income for citizens affected by cost of living crisis
More than £1million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council. The million milestone has been reached...2023-05-11 1195 0 -
King Charles Coronation
A historic day of spectacle culminated in the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla to loud applause from spectators in front of Buckingham Palace. After a highly spiritual Coronation service at Westminster Abbey and a...2023-05-07 1682 0 -
City’s new super depot for waste management is now open
The £15.5million Atlas Works site in Tyseley replaces depots at Montague Street and Redfern Road as part of the council’s ongoing effort to modernise and improve services for the people of Birmingham. Delivered on behalf of...2023-05-03 2807 0 -
Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation
To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature. The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The...2023-05-01 8016 0 -
Panjabi and Pahari-Pothwari Language and Literature Festival
Jaag: Panjabi and Pahari-Pothwari Language and Literature Festival, the first such festival in the world, is taking place on Saturday 13th May 2023 from 10am – 8.30pm, and will be bringing together almost 40 speakers, performers...2023-04-26 2522 0 -
New ten-year transitional waste management contract set to be awarded
A contract, delivering a range of improvements to the way in which the council’s disposal of waste is managed, is set to be discussed next week. Cabinet Members will consider a report on the matter on...2023-04-24 1623 0 -
Screens for spectators confirmed in London parks as 4,000 NHS workers and veterans invited to special viewing spaces for Coronation
Almost 4,000 Armed Forces veterans and NHS workers have been invited to watch the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort from special viewing spaces. Around 3,800 seats have been offered in a...2023-04-16 4203 0
