Month: January 2023
Police use special stop and search powers across city following stabbing
20th January 2023 - News / by Steve Dyson
West Midlands Police used special stop and search powers in Birmingham city centre last night following the stabbing of a 13-year-old bo...Read more
Ikon Gallery’s ‘spotlight tours’ regularly attracting dozens of art lovers
19th January 2023 - News / by Steve Dyson
The Ikon Gallery’s twice-weekly ‘spotlight tours’ are regularly attracting up to 25 people a time, it has been revealed. The 15-minut...Read more
Tuck into a feast of music, dance and fun at the Symphony Hall on Westside
18th January 2023 - News / by Tony Collins
There is no shortage of live entertainment on show at Westside over the coming weeks and months as Symphony Hall unveils its Spring 2023...Read more
VIDCAST: how Boys’ Brigade drummers inspired Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward
17th January 2023 - News / by Steve Dyson
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has recalled how Boys’ Brigade drummers marching on the streets of Aston in Birmingham inspired his futu...Read more
Former Ocean Colour Scene star appearing at WOWs awards this Sunday
16th January 2023 - News / by Luisa Huggins
Top singer-songwriter Andy Bennett, once part of Ocean Colour Scene, is appearing on stage at this weekend’s Wonders of Westside awards ...Read more
VIDEO: media star Natalie Graham previews new, stage show-style WOWs awards
12th January 2023 - News / by Tom Jackson
This year’s Wonders of Westside awards are to be presented live at a stage show-style evening hosted by the Crescent Theatre. The hig...Read more
Change at top for Novotel on Broad Street as Alfredo moves on
11th January 2023 - News / by Tony Collins
A hotel manager on Westside who first arrived in Birmingham without speaking any English is leaving after enjoying a “very happy time” i...Read more
Bandaoke at The Brasshouse: don’t miss your chance to star with live band on stage!
10th January 2023 - News / by Danielle Robinson
A popular Westside pub is inviting customers to take part in a new karaoke evening that involves singing with a live band. The monthl...Read more
‘Six drinks for £10’ offer is making Wonders of Westside awards popular this year
9th January 2023 - News / by Luisa Huggins
Tickets that include SIX free drinks for just £10 are selling fast for the Wonders of Westside awards later this month. The new stage...Read more