Youth Chess Clubs Transform London & Birmingham
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.
Rising pop sensation Benson Boone has unexpectedly cancelled his entire UK tour, including scheduled performances in London and Birmingham, citing unforeseen circumstances.
Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.
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Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.
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The Islamic Book Centre, London's oldest Islamic bookshop serving the community for 45 years, is at risk of permanent closure due to soaring rent prices and declining sales, sparking a fundraising campaign to save this cultural landmark.
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Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market faces backlash after displaying English-only signs, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation during the festive season.
Award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga announces his 2025 UK tour 'The Changing Empire', exploring Britain's imperial past and its modern legacy. Book tickets now for this thought-provoking live event.
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A journalist's firsthand account reveals the shocking reality of London's most affordable rental property - a tiny studio flat that exposes the capital's housing crisis.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.
Grace Dent discovers a culinary masterpiece in Birmingham's unlikeliest location, where chef Ben Tesh serves extraordinary food that challenges postcodes and perceptions.
Dramatic firefighting operation in southeast London as crews tackle significant commercial building fire with ten fire engines deployed to the scene.
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In a landmark moment for Britain's transport infrastructure, HS2's giant tunnelling machine 'Florence' has completed its 10-mile journey beneath the Chiltern Hills, marking a critical milestone for the high-speed rail project connecting London and Birming
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