News archive
News published August 2017
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Library of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå hosts Lok Virsa festival
A colourful one-day arts festival celebrating South Asian heritage is being staged at the Library of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå next week.
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Leamington Spa bowled over to be part of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 Commonwealth Games Bid
Home of Bowls England and the English National Bowls Championships, has been revealed as the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls venue for Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s 2022 Bid.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå's response to the terrorist attack in Barcelona
Message from the Lord Mayor of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå following yesterday’s attack in Barcelona
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Hajj travel firm and director ordered to pay £43,000
A travel firm offering Hajj and Umrah trips and its director were ordered to pay £43,000 - after being convicted last year for misleading customers - at Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Crown Court today (17 August 2017).
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London landlord fined for Selly Oak student property
A landlord from London was ordered to pay £4,485.17 at Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Magistrates Court today for breaching legislation designed to protect student tenants at a property in Tiverton Road, Selly Oak.
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Eurostar arrives in Brum as training for National College for High Speed Rail
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå today welcomed a symbol of the city's and region’s future employment prospects with the delivery of a newly refurbished Eurostar power car.
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Âé¶¹¸ßÇå marks 70 years of Indian and Pakistan independence
A series of events are taking place across Âé¶¹¸ßÇå this week to mark the 70th anniversary of India’s and Pakistan’s independence
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Paper and card recycling South Yardley
To ensure paper and cardboard can be recycled during the ongoing industrial dispute, the council has teamed up with Smurfit Kappa to offer a kerbside service to residents in South Yardley ward.
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Basketball and Urban Street Festival at heart of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s bid
Âé¶¹¸ßÇå’s Victoria Square would transform into a sporting and cultural landmark for the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Villa Park: Spectacular 2022 venue
Rugby 7s is a fantastic showcase of sport, demonstrating energy, skill and passion, with both players and fans actively engaging in the game.