Starmer leads national drive to eradicate antisemitism after wave of attacks
Prime Minister convenes cross-society summit at Downing Street as government pledges record £58m to protect Jewish communities Sir Keir Starmer is bringing together.
Crime
Culture
Culture
Environment
Free guided walks through Shakespeare country this summer
Walking holiday specialist Ramble Worldwide marks 80 years with free guided walks across UK, including in Stratford-upon-Avon One of Britain’s oldest walking holiday.
Culture
Birmingham’s B:Music unveils an eclectic Summer 2026 season at Symphony Hall and Town Hall
From Grammy winners to Wallace and Gromit – flagship music charity promises something for everyone Birmingham music charity B:Music has announced its Summer.
Birmingham
Culture
Events
Birmingham Restaurant Festival returns for fifth year with Michelin-starred line-up
City’s month-long culinary celebration at 29 venues with more to be announced Birmingham Restaurant Festival will return for its fifth consecutive year this.
Culture
Solihull
Knowle record shop joins ‘Record Store Day’ celebrations
Slow Century Records teams up with local businesses for a day of live music, DJ sets and exclusive releases Slow Century Records in.
Culture
People
Birmingham’s rising stars take centre stage in new free exhibition
Colmore Life launches Emergence, spotlighting three award-winning artists at a historic city venue Colmore Life has unveiled a new exhibition called ‘Emergence’ showcasing.
Crime
Culture
£50m fund to tackle knife crime and violence against women
Five research and innovation projects aim to make streets safer and rebuild trust in policing and justice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has.
Culture
People
Brits back volunteering to tackle social disconnect, poll finds
Nearly 70% of people believe charity shop volunteering can help rebuild community bonds, new research reveals Almost two-thirds of Britons believe society has.
Culture
Music is the heartbeat of Birmingham, new research finds
Residents say live music is at the centre of cultural life in the West Midlands Music is central to the identity and cultural.
Crime
Culture
Politics
West Midlands MP hails landmark law cracking down on street harassment
Jess Phillips says new legislation ends era of women being forced to manage their own victimisation A landmark law giving police stronger powers.