Local News

    • Anderton Park School head Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson condemns Roger Godsiff MP's 'misinformed and discriminatory' LGBT education comments
      Anderton Park School head Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson condemns Roger Godsiff MP’s ‘misinformed and discriminatory’ LGBT education comments
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      The headteacher at the centre of a furore over whether it is right to share LGBT equality messages with young children has issued a furious riposte…
      HS2 boss says future generations will be GRATEFUL if controversial rail project built
      HS2 boss says future generations will be GRATEFUL if controversial rail project built
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      Future generations will be grateful if High Speed Rail 2 is built, the boss of the controversial project has claimed. HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Thurston…
    • Don't resort to personal attacks, Walsall chief tells councillors
      Don’t resort to personal attacks, Walsall chief tells councillors
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      Party leaders in Walsall have agreed to leave personal attacks out of debates in the council chamber as they entered into the new political year. Conservative…
      Bid to get 1,000 unemployed young people into work across West Midlands
      Bid to get 1,000 unemployed young people into work across West Midlands
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      Young people need to be ‘excited’ by job opportunities again, the region’s mayor has said – as he launched a scheme to help 1,000 unemployed young…
    • £110m House of Fraser revamp stalls over 'giant glass box' roof extension
      £110m House of Fraser revamp stalls over ‘giant glass box’ roof extension
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      Proposals for a £110m revamp of Birmingham’s House of Fraser building have failed to win planning consent after concerns were raised over a ‘giant glass box’…
      Legal action over Birmingham to London rail franchise
      Legal action over Birmingham to London rail franchise
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      Rail firms hoping to secure the contract for one of the Birmingham to London franchises have lodged a legal action against the Government. Stagecoach, Virgin Group…
    • Cycling campaigners hand 7,000-name velodrome petition to mayor
      Cycling campaigners hand 7,000-name velodrome petition to mayor
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      A group campaigning for a velodrome to be built for the 2022 Commonwealth Games have handed a 7,000 signature petition to the region’s mayor. But while…
      Birmingham nursery schools are feeding and clothing children - and helping their parents get jobs
      Birmingham nursery schools are feeding and clothing children – and helping their parents get jobs
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      Birmingham’s nursery schools are helping struggling families get enough to eat, secure a decent home and find jobs. And children from low-income homes are being provided…
    • City centre car park used by thousands to be sold and 'redeveloped' - because it's not needed
      City centre car park used by thousands to be sold and ‘redeveloped’ – because it’s not needed
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      A multi-storey car park in Birmingham city centre which serves theatre goers is to be sold by the council – with bosses saying it is not…
      Lifeline for school transport firm - as Birmingham forces through controversial service shake-up
      Lifeline for school transport firm – as Birmingham forces through controversial service shake-up
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      Birmingham chiefs have agreed extra funding for the city’s school transport firm ATG  – as they forced through a controversial shake-up of the council’s wider travel…
    • Dozens attend protest against new order to tackle begging in Birmingham
      Dozens attend protest against new order to tackle begging in Birmingham
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      Dozens of people attended a demonstration against controversial plans to tackle anti-social behaviour in Birmingham city centre. Campaigners rallied on the doorstep of the council house…
      New leader promises to bring unity to Sandwell Council
      New leader promises to bring unity to Sandwell Council
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      Sandwell Council’s new leader has vowed to bring unity to the authority following years of “discord”. Councillor Yvonne Davies was officially elected as chief at a…
    • New recycling plant gets the go-ahead in Wolverhampton
      New recycling plant gets the go-ahead in Wolverhampton
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      A new recycling plant will be built in Wolverhampton after planning chiefs gave it the go-ahead. The City of Wolverhampton Council’s planning committee met on this…
      Urgent repairs to fix water damage at historic Highbury Hall
      Urgent repairs to fix water damage at historic Highbury Hall
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      Urgent repairs are needed to Highbury Hall where leaks have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Birmingham City Council’s planning committee will be asked to…

Whats On

    • Texan Peacocks, 25 May 2019
      Texan Peacocks, 25 May 2019
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      25 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at The Cross Keys
      Dee and The Beats, 25 May 2019
      Dee and The Beats, 25 May 2019
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      25 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at The Dodford Inn
    • Pete Bidwell, 25 May 2019
      Pete Bidwell, 25 May 2019
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      25 May 2019 – Club at The Drunken Tiger
      Absolute Anthems, 24 May 2019
      Absolute Anthems, 24 May 2019
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      24 May 2019 – Club at Nightingale Club
    • Friday Night DJ, 24 May 2019
      Friday Night DJ, 24 May 2019
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      24 May 2019 – Club at Olde Queen's Head
      Basement All Night Rock Party, 24 May 2019
      Basement All Night Rock Party, 24 May 2019
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      24 May 2019 – Club at Scruffy Murphys
    • Cabaret Night, 24 May 2019
      Cabaret Night, 24 May 2019
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      24 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at Sedgemere Club
      Tina Law & the Garry Allcock Trio, 23 May 2019
      Tina Law & the Garry Allcock Trio, 23 May 2019
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      23 May 2019 – Jazz at Joe Joe Jims Join us for Jazz @ Joe Joe Jims – Tina Law sings the Great American Songbook with…
    • Karmic Cycle, 23 May 2019
      Karmic Cycle, 23 May 2019
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      23 May 2019 – Club at Digbeth Dining Club A blend of cheap drinks and wholesome grooves to ease you into the weekend.
      Open Mic Night, 23 May 2019
      Open Mic Night, 23 May 2019
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      23 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at Olde Queen's Head
    • UAB Comedy Club, 23 May 2019
      UAB Comedy Club, 23 May 2019
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      23 May 2019 – Comedy at Red Lion (Hockley) FREE Since starting stand-up in 2014, Simon Wozniak has gone on to quickly establish himself as one…
      The Actress Acoustic Sessions with Joe Oakes, 22 May 2019
      The Actress Acoustic Sessions with Joe Oakes, 22 May 2019
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      22 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at The Actress & Bishop FREE Join us for our new fortnightly jam hosted by our very own Joe…
    • Lynette Walters, 22 May 2019
      Lynette Walters, 22 May 2019
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      22 May 2019 – Rock & Pop at The Jam House FREE Lynette “Lynz” Walters brings the music from Gwen McCrae to Chaka Khan, from Aretha…
      Soul Dance Classes with Ed, 22 May 2019
      Soul Dance Classes with Ed, 22 May 2019
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      22 May 2019 – Dance at The Night Owl Ed teaches soul, funk & disco dance moves with his weekly Wednesday night class

The Voice UK

    • Law graduate raises the bar for budding solicitors
      Law graduate raises the bar for budding solicitors
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      Image Text: PICTURED: Nicola Thomas A LAW graduate is supporting the next generation of solicitors to gain valuable experience by mentoring students at the University of…
    • You can think like a white man but don’t forget your black
      You can think like a white man but don’t forget your black
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      Image Text: HISTORY: James Dean, left, was a figure in Dotun’s young life; right, Shaft star Richard Roundtree DESPITE BEING a satire, Nels Abby’s book Think…
    • UK university students recruit over 17,000 potential lifesavers to the stem cell donor register
      UK university students recruit over 17,000 potential lifesavers to the stem cell donor register
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      Image Text: PICTURED: Marrow volunteers at Brunel University during the Londonors campaign 50 UK university Marrow societies,have recrutied over 17,000 students to the stem cell register…
    • Treasury: No Harriet Tubman note until Trump leaves office
      Treasury: No Harriet Tubman note until Trump leaves office
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      Image Text: NEW NOTE POSTPONED: Harriet Tubman DONALD TRUMP has delayed the creation of a new $20 note featuring slavery abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman. The…
    • Wiley on Ivor Novello award: “This one means a lot”
      Wiley on Ivor Novello award: “This one means a lot”
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      Image Text: WINNING: Wiley with the Ivor Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novello Songwriting Awards at Grosvenor House in London WILEY HAS thanked his father for…
    • Last known US slave ship discovered in Alabama
      Last known US slave ship discovered in Alabama
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      Image Text: PICTURED: The permanent memorial to honour the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade at the UN headquarters in New York THE LAST…
    • Professor Paul Gilroy appointed as founding Director of UCL’s new Centre for the Study of Race and Racism
      Professor Paul Gilroy appointed as founding Director of UCL’s new Centre for the Study of Race and Racism
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      Image Text: APPOINTED: Paul Gilroy (Photo credit: Lola Paprika) AWARD-WINNING historian and cultural theorist, Professor Paul Gilroy, has been appointed founding Director of UCL’s new Centre…
    • These dancehall producers are flying the UK flag
      These dancehall producers are flying the UK flag
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      Image Text: KINGS OF THE PACK: The Fanatix have collaborated with dancehall heavyweights across the UK I LOVE A dancehall riddim! That’s the first thing that…
    • Election 2019: #DeniedMyVote trending as many turned away
      Election 2019: #DeniedMyVote trending as many turned away
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      Image Text: CONCERNS: A polling station in Islington, north London EU CITIZENS across the UK are reported to have been turned away at polling stations for…
    • Sterling: t-shirts not enough to fight racism in football
      Sterling: t-shirts not enough to fight racism in football
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      Image Text: VOCAL: Raheem Sterling is continuing to speak out about racism RAHEEM STERLING has said that t-shirts and social media boycotts are not enough to…
    • Professional Football Association of Jamaica given the boot
      Professional Football Association of Jamaica given the boot
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      Jamaica Football Federation and Premier League Clubs Association set new goals Written by Neil-Monticelli Harley-Rüdd/> 22/05/2019 04:02 PM Image Text: PICTURED: Reggae Boyz’ Michael Hector…
    • Lil Nas X collaborates with Wrangler, responds to backlash
      Lil Nas X collaborates with Wrangler, responds to backlash
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      Image Text: COUNTRY COOL: Lil Nas X LIL NAS X is continuing to make country cool with the release of his Wrangler collection but the move…
    • Tributes paid to Binyavanga Wainaina who has died aged 48
      Tributes paid to Binyavanga Wainaina who has died aged 48
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      Image Text: TRIBUTES: Binyavanga Wainaina THE LITERARY world is paying tribute to Binyavanga Wainaina after it was revealed he died aged 48. The Kenyan author and…
    • How to stay relevant in your field
      How to stay relevant in your field
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      Image Text: BUSINESS: It’s important to stay up to date with current trends THE BUSINESS environment is extremely competitive and cutthroat. It’s also getting increasingly harder…

Health News

    • Researchers reveal allergies may be linked to eczema
      Researchers reveal allergies may be linked to eczema
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      (Natural News) Researchers infer that allergy and eczema may go hand in hand, and stress that understanding the connection between the two conditions may mitigate the risk of…
    • How to grow blueberries in pots this summer
      How to grow blueberries in pots this summer
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      (Natural News) You can easily grow this blue superfood in your home. Yes, you read that right. The highly-touted “happy food” can find its own happy…
    • Robert Parry Warns – The New York Times is Cheering on Censorship Algorithms – NaturalNews.com
      Robert Parry Warns – The New York Times is Cheering on Censorship Algorithms – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Netflix begins SCIENCE PURGE to remove all genetics education from science videos in order to appease Left-wing "gender fluid" lunatics like Bill Nye
      Netflix begins SCIENCE PURGE to remove all genetics education from science videos in order to appease Left-wing “gender fluid” lunatics like Bill Nye
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      (Natural News) People laughed when I predicted in this Bill Nye story about how he thinks transgenderism is “evolution” that California would begin purging genetics education…
    • Devastating blow to soy processors as Chinese shoppers dump GMOs
      Devastating blow to soy processors as Chinese shoppers dump GMOs
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      (Natural News) Is the GMO soy industry finally feeling the burn? It seems that it is, at least in China. Chinese consumers are pushing back against…
    • Were Neanderthals in California the first Americans? – NaturalNews.com
      Were Neanderthals in California the first Americans? – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in sales despite insane regulations
      Hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in sales despite insane regulations
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      (Natural News) Hemp is an incredibly versatile plant that is also extremely nutritious.  It’s used to create building materials, automobiles, paper, clothing, jewelry and furniture, but…
    • Consumers now demanding their meat be raised "humanely," without growth hormones or GMOs, according to new study
      Consumers now demanding their meat be raised “humanely,” without growth hormones or GMOs, according to new study
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      (Natural News) Recent polls indicate that over 90 percent of Americans want their food labeled in a way that clearly indicates the presence of genetically modified…
    • Obedient public so brainwashed by climate change propaganda that they now call weather forecasters after every rain storm to demand answers – NaturalNews.com
      Obedient public so brainwashed by climate change propaganda that they now call weather forecasters after every rain storm to demand answers – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • NPR hosts laugh hysterically while America remains in the cross hairs of a North Korean nuclear warhead EMP apocalypse
      NPR hosts laugh hysterically while America remains in the cross hairs of a North Korean nuclear warhead EMP apocalypse
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      (Natural News) National Public Radio (NPR) has for years been known for its radical leftwing bias, and uninformed commentaries on foreign and defense policy by kooks…
    • Beets Boost Brain Health and Much More
      Beets Boost Brain Health and Much More
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      By Dr. Mercola There’s a lot to be said for the humble beet, an easy-to-grow garden vegetable. Whether juiced raw, cooked, pickled or fermented, beets have…
    • CNN is now offering advice on how to approach your kids about being TRANSGENDER – NaturalNews.com
      CNN is now offering advice on how to approach your kids about being TRANSGENDER – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…
    • Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet Connection
      Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet Connection
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      By Dr. Mercola Dr. Tim Noakes, a well-respected scientist, researcher, physician and professor at the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of…
    • Is your dog or cat autistic? Pet vaccinations could be the cause – NaturalNews.com
      Is your dog or cat autistic? Pet vaccinations could be the cause – NaturalNews.com
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      A coordinated censorship attack is being waged against the entire independent media by Google, YouTube and Facebook. After we were banned by Google for nearly a…