Short film by Birmingham director tackles workplace menopause issues
60% of women consider quitting work during menopause, UK research shows A new British short film, written and directed by Birmingham’s Sam Grierson,.
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The shift that never ends: The invisible labour women do after work
As well as being empowered professionally, women now need support domestically The modern working woman leaves her office, shuts her laptop, or clocks.
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Politics
3.2% BBC licence fee rise to £180 a year is “fair and affordable”
Most adult Britons use BBC services, the Government says The annual cost of a TV licence will increase to £180 from April 2026,.
Culture
Transport
Major study to improve young West Midlands motorcyclists’ safety
‘The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date’ The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched the most comprehensive research project.
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Birmingham-based Tania Arslan opens a café in Lahore
Dastaan Sarâ is an idyll for people wanting to keep alive the art of storytelling in a digital age There was a time.
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History
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Pressure mounts for Andrew and Fergie to leave the UK
There is precedent, including in the British monarchy, for exiling certain people when things cut up rough Renewed scrutiny triggered by the Epstein.
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Culture
Hospitality sector
Nortons Digbeth reveals St Patrick’s music line-up celebrating Birmingham’s Irish heritage
From March 11 to 18 in the heart of Birmingham’s ‘Irish Quarter’ Iconic Birmingham bar Nortons Digbeth has announced its Irish music programme.
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History
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Decline of support for the monarchy among Gen Z
Why most Gen Z believe the British monarchy should be put in the dustbin of history As we head into 2026, the monarchy.
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Culture
People
Remembered: Birmingham’s Cecil Morris, aka ‘Music Master’
DJ, musician and cultural entrepreneur, Cecil helped shape the city’s live music scene Tributes are being paid following the death aged 99 of.
Culture
Tech
Is DJing spinning back around?
The 1990s are often remembered as the golden age of DJing and mixing. Yet with sales of beginner mixing equipment rising by 36.