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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....2023-03-29 914 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 1435 0 -
Action plan to crack down on anti-social behaviour and restore pride in communities
Delivering on the Prime Minister’s pledge earlier this year to clamp down on these crimes, the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan, will make sure that this issue is treated with the urgency it deserves, establish a zero tolerance...2023-03-27 1302 0 -
Local entrepreneur from West London wins businesswoman of the year at the SHE Awards on International Woman’s Day 2023
Local entrepreneur, bridal school owner and nutritionist Saira Ahmad was awarded business woman of the year title at the SHE Awards 2023. The SHE Awards was launched in 2018 by Sharifa Begum and husband Imdad Basit...2023-03-20 962 0 -
Make sure your Ramadan donations reach those in need
Ramadan is a time of huge generosity among British Muslims, and the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as well as the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, make it especially important that their charitable contributions...2023-03-20 1170 0 -
Over 70 cultural venues, museums and libraries supported with £60 million boost
More than 70 cultural organisations across the country are to be given a financial boost by the government so they can improve people’s access to arts, support local economic growth through culture and safeguard vital local...2023-03-20 1111 0 -
University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Birmingham City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses. The eyes of the world were...2023-03-19 1981 0 -
First rapid chargers for electric vehicles – just 30 minutes to fully charge
Birmingham City Council has been working with Transport for West Midlands (TFWM) to install its first rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points. Selly Oak station will be the first of a number of Park & Ride...2023-03-18 4425 0 -
Temporary border measures to enhance COVID surveillance from China removed
The Heathrow COVID testing surveillance programme delivered by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will end. The programme was first introduced as a temporary measure in January 2023 to improve COVID surveillance of travellers arriving from...2023-03-17 1724 0 -
Government reaffirms support for the ban on hunting trophies
The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban imports of hunting trophies of endangered animals and today has supported the passage of Henry Smith MP’s Private Member’s Bill which delivers this. The Government will continue to...2023-03-17 506 0
