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Islam Issa brings powerful new insight to Cleopatra’s Egypt in BBC’s 'Civilisations: Rise and Fall'

The BBC’s flagship arts series Civilisations: Rise and Fall returns this month - and one of the key expert voices guiding audiences through this extraordinary journey is award-winning writer,...

New book brings Birmingham City University’s 182-year story to life

Birmingham City University (BCU) is turning the page on nearly two centuries of education with the launch of a new book.

Richard Tandy memorial concert raises £9,000 for RBC scholarship fund

A near-packed-out Bradshaw Hall celebrated the life and legacy of the late Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist Richard Tandy – raising a further £9,000 for a scholarship fund to support aspi...

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