
Tony Iommi talks Black Sabbath as band’s ‘heavy metal’ bench reinstalled in Birmingham
Saturday, 16 January 2021 02:51A new video containing a live interview with Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has been made to commemorate the reinstallation of the band’s ‘heavy metal’ bench on Broad Street in Birmingham. The mini...

Merrythought launches giant version of Christopher Robin’s Edward Bear
Friday, 15 January 2021 02:35The UK’s oldest remaining teddy bear manufacturer is celebrating the 100 birthday of Edward Bear - the teddy bear who inspired AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories - by unveiling a giant version of...

Telly mad Brummies watch a staggering 1,440 hours of TV a year according to new research
Friday, 15 January 2021 02:33A new survey into the nation’s TV viewing habits reveals that, on average, those polled in Birmingham currently spend 30 hours of every week glued to their tellies, clocking up to 120 hours a...

Dancing down the Danube with Dame Darcey Bussell
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 03:44Former ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Dame Darcey Bussell, will join guests of luxury, all-inclusive cruise line Scenic on a special dance-themed river cruise. Travelling from Budapest...

Nicki Minaj paying Tracy Chapman $450,000 following copyright case
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 01:54Rapper Nicki Minaj will pay singer Tracy Chapman $450,000 (£332,000) to settle a copyright dispute after sampling one of her songs. Chapman sued Minaj in 2018, saying she had used portions of Baby,...

Birmingham Hippodrome announce new pilot programme for young people
Sunday, 10 January 2021 04:30Birmingham Hippodrome have announced a new pilot programme especially for young people, to shape the future of the Hippodrome’s work. The Young Advocates programme will initially run...

A message of hope for 2021 from Birmingham Hippodrome
Saturday, 09 January 2021 05:41Birmingham Hippodrome have released a special new poem by Birmingham’s Poet Laureate Casey Bailey to mark a message of hope for the New Year. The special commission, titled Slice of...

CBSO partners with local youth homeless charity for festive advent calendar
Thursday, 07 January 2021 03:52The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra once again partnered with Youth Homeless Charity St Basils to raise much-needed funds to support its work with young people in and around the...

H. R. Owen Bugatti welcomes two racing legends to its workshop
Tuesday, 05 January 2021 03:22H.R. Owen Bugatti has been entrusted with the care of the last ever racing Bugattis; two unique EB110s campaigned during 1994, 1995 and 1996. The extremely rare cars, two of around 150 built in...

Birmingham Hippodrome reveals more details behind stunning New Year light installation
Tuesday, 05 January 2021 02:46Birmingham Hippodrome have shared more information about the stunning surprise light installation that has shone over areas of Birmingham and the Black Country. Global Rainbow – an art...

MCs pay tribute to Hip-Hop star MF Doom
Saturday, 02 January 2021 04:40Hip-hop star MF Doom has died, his family confirmed on social media. The London-born musician - real name Daniel Dumile - was known for his sharp, intricate rhymes and his signature mask, which he...

Best things to do from home in lockdown – ClassBento home delivery boxes with live classes
Saturday, 02 January 2021 04:36Moving into the latest lockdown, ClassBento has launched a series of at-home artisan online classes and craft boxes here in the UK. Here are some of...

Harry and Meghan say 'love wins' in first podcast from Spotify deal
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 04:41The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released their first podcast, in which they reflect on 2020 with a string of celebrities and activists. Singer Sir Elton John, presenter James Corden, author...

Plays scrapped in protest at theatre's court deal
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 04:17One of the UK's leading Black theatre companies has pulled out of a season of plays about "Black Joy" in protest at the venue's role as a temporary court. Talawa Theatre Company had been due to...

Rock Choir - The Largest Contemporary Choir in the World Announce Christmas Day Virtual Sing
Tuesday, 22 December 2020 02:08Rock Choir, the largest contemporary choir in the world with 33,000 Members, announce their plans to help the whole country combat loneliness this Christmas! They will be...

Eminem uses song to say sorry to Rihanna for backing Chris Brown
Sunday, 20 December 2020 01:35Eminem has used a new song to apologise to Rihanna for "siding" with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted her in 2009. Eminem raps on his track Zeus: "And wholeheartedly apologies Rihanna for...