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Asda to donate £50,000 to its Tickled Pink Campaign, this Ramadan and Eid
This year, Asda Tickled Pink is partnering with Asda’s ‘Together for Ramadan’ campaign to remind customers and colleagues, who are observing Ramadan and celebrating Eid, about the importance of checking their breasts, pecs or chests regularly....2023-04-12 934 0 -
New rapid EV charging site opened at Star City amusement centre in Birmingham
Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest and leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, has increased access to public charging in Birmingham with four high-powered EV chargers installed at the Star City amusement centre, supporting local...2023-04-06 5896 0 -
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 8240 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 6285 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 4267 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 1515 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....2023-03-29 929 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 1458 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 1324 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...2023-03-20 976 0
