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Royal acclaim for Birmingham jewellery school

HRH Prince of Wales presents historic establishment with prestigious honour.




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Councillors call for action on drug problem in Erdington

Conservatives demand council and police act on growing menace.




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Beer at home means Dig Brew

Dig Brew Co starts home deliveries with new beer launch.




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The Pioneer Group sets up food distribution service

New food parcel service feeds vulnerable in Castle Vale and Stockland Green.




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Eugene Tzikindelean appointed new CBSO Leader

Romanian-born musician to head Birmingham's world-famous orchestra.




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Iconic Black Country pub beats the pandemic

Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory launches takeaway service.



  • Food and drink
  • Health
  • Mad O’Rourke’s Pie Factory


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Billy Ocean to headline Solihull Summer Fest

Award-winning singer joins stellar line up for 2020 Fest.




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Sutton Coldfield to host St Patrick’s Day ceilidh

Local arts groups come together for inaugural celebration.








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Tyson Fury has a message for his Midland fans

Tickets on sale for night with world champion.







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Boxing champion turns adversity into triumph

"Inspirational" ambassador for young people going for gold at European Games.













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Longbridge announcement shows governments should “listen to local voices”

Claim by Birmingham MP.




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Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage celebrates anniversary

Festival marks thirtieth birthday of community group.






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New dance training launched

Birmingham Pro Class announce new programme of live streamed classes.




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Online ballet classes start up

Elmhurst Ballet School teacher keeps dancers on their toes during lockdown.




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West Midlands culture sector-led unit launches

Initiative aims to help recovery of arts and cultural industries in the region.



  • Community
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Arts Council England
  • Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
  • Coventry City of Culture 2021
  • Culture Central
  • Royal Shakespeare Company
  • West Midlands Combined Authority
  • West Midlands Culture Response Unit

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DanceXchange online dance classes begin

Birmingham dance company launches new, free online dance classes for children and families.




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DanceXchange Artists in Residence present Dance Insights Online

Chance to watch programme from dance company.




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50 ways the West Midlands has made its mark

50 reasons why the region is a global centre of innovation.




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Birmingham conference hears evidence regarding early days of music

Artificial intelligence may be used to reveal secrets behind traditional folk music dating back thousands of years.



  • Education
  • Music
  • Science & technology
  • Birmingham City University
  • Dr Islah Ali-MacLachlan
  • Folk Music Analysis UK

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Midlands advertising specialists join forces

Collaboration targets new sales with boost for the retail sector.




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Leamington business on the Road to Zero

Agency celebrates contract win by spending two weeks driving electric.




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New era for climate change reporting

Birmingham event aims to show changing methods in reporting climate change.




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Aston University secures corporate strategy funding

£40 million HSBC UK funding will improve university facilities and student support.




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New tech platform launched in Birmingham

Aiming to put the 'social' back into social media.




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Digital publisher launches social media agency

Updates Media move into social first media, content & publishing.




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University of Birmingham Arts & Science spring listings announced

2019-2020 Arts & Science Festival concludes with a season dedicated to hope.




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New online forum for disabled people launched

Euan's guide aims to help boost spirits and share ideas during isolation.