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New comedy specials feature in extended season at The Rep theatre
16th August 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
Two world comedy premieres are coming to the Birmingham Rep to hopefully help dispel some of the current economic gl...Read more
Campaign: the Queen must honour Black Sabbath for services to music and Birmingham
15th August 2022 - News / by Paula Young
Politicians from across Birmingham have used the ‘heavy metal’ bench on Westside to launch a campaign for a royal ho...Read more
Westside BID say decision to withdraw ‘life-saving’ ambulance unit ‘will drain resources’
12th August 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson
What has been described as a “life-saving” medical treatment centre based on Broad Street every Friday, Saturday and...Read more
Canada’s bronze for the Commonwealth hammer celebrated on Westside
10th August 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson
A bronze medal won by Canada in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 is being celebrated at Westside BID, thanks t...Read more
Rare art works by Edward Lear heading to the Ikon Gallery on Westside
9th August 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
A new exhibition of paintings by the acclaimed 19th century artist and poet Edward Lear opens on Westside this autum...Read more
Musicians attract crowds to help celebrate Jamaica’s 60th independence day in Brindleyplace
8th August 2022 - News / by Danielle Robinson
The 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence was celebrated at the weekend with live music entertainment at Water's...Read more
Westside school for ‘challenging pupils’ set to grow
5th August 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
A city centre school in Westside which teaches pupils who have experienced difficulties in mainstream education is e...Read more
Put yourself in the limelight with new job opportunities at Westside theatre
4th August 2022 - News / by Tony Collins
All the world’s a stage, and for three lucky job-seekers that is just the opportunity that awaits them. The Rep t...Read more
BBC get ‘Ozzy and devoted fan’ to present Commonwealth Games on Black Sabbath’s bench
3rd August 2022 - News / by Steve Dyson
Two whacky BBC sports presenters chose Black Sabbath's heavy metal bench on Broad Street, Birmingham to kick off the...Read more