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Rageh Omaar talks to The Stirrer Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 428 seconds Rageh Omaar who reported on the fall of Baghdad for the BBC has warned there's no way Britain and the US can leave Iraq with their honour intact. And he said that George Bush and Tony Blair were Osama Bin Laden's idea of "perfect enemies" because they re-inforce everything he says about the West. Related: bbc, birmingham, blair, bush, iraq, omaar, rageh, upyerbrum, war |
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TANNI GREY ABLE TO LAUNCH FASHION RANGE Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 250 seconds Hall 17 at Birmingham's NEC is a long way from the catwalks of Milan, but this week it saw the launch of a fashion range of arguably greater significance than anything you'll see worn by a size zero model. At the Naidex exhibition, medal winning athlete Tanni Grey Thompson introduced a new line for wheelchair users and other disabled people. Related: disability, fashion, grey, style, tanni, wear |
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Gitmo 5th anniversary Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 359 seconds Dozens of protestors gathered outside the factory of Birmingham handcuff manufacturer Hiatt to mark the fifth anniversary of Camp Delta at Guantanamo Bay -- the US detention centre where four men from the West Midlands were held and later released without charge. Related: birmingham, camp, cuba, delta, guantanamo, hiatt |
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Birmingham flooding Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 314 seconds SPARKHILL FLOODS -- EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE Residents in Birmingham - like thousands of others around the Midlands - are still coming to terms with a weekend of flooding. More than 35 people were evacuated from their homes in Sparkhill on Friday night when the River Cole burst its banks. Naveed Mughal speaks to some of those affected. Related: birmingham, disaster, flooding, upyerbrum |
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VTP200 Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 247 seconds Excuse our breathless enthusiasm, but we've just seen the presentation for the VTP 200 - the most eye-catching building in Birmingham for years. And yes, it's got us excited. See for yourself why it's got us all aquiver Related: birmingham, entertainment, midlands, news, regeneration, upyerbrum, vtp200, west |
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Ron Watts talks about Sid Vicious Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 96 seconds Ron Watts talks about banning Sid from the 100 Club in London Related: 100, club, pistols, sid, vicious |
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Taking Liberties Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 108 seconds The film, called Taking Liberties is directed by Chris Atkins who co-produced the award winning Sixteen Years of Alcohol made by ex-Skids man Richard Jobson. There's also a co-production credit for Kurt Engfehr, a long-time Michael Moore collaborator who worked on both Bowling For Columbine and Farenheit 9/11. Related: birmingham, blair, civil, human, liberties, rights |
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Ray Mallon Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 255 seconds The mayor of Middlesbrough Ray Mallon has been telling The Stirrer about the advantages of having an elected mayor. He was talking last night at a debate organised by the Birmingham Mail in the city's council house. Related: birmingham, elections, mallon, mayor, ray, upyerbrum |
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Ron Watts and The 100 Club London Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 198 seconds GADAFFI, CLINTON, BLAIR AND ME We've just had the 30th anniversary of the legendary punk festival at London's 100 Club -- and The Stirrer can reveal that the promoter Ron Watts, now lives locally. What's more, he's got a tale to tell about three world leaders... Related: 100club, banshees, punk, rock, ron, rotten, watts |
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ROCKIN ROBIN'S EARBASHING FOR LOCAL RADIO Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 403 seconds BRMB legend "Rockin' Robin" Valk has hit out at his former station and other commercial channels for ignoring the local talent on their doorstep. Talking to Stirrer TV at the Gigbeth launch, he said it made good business sense to support homegrown bands. Related: brmb, gigbeth, music, robin, upyerbrum, valk |
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Birmingham City Library - Future under discussion Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 329 seconds Developer Gary Taylor wants to demolish Birmingham central Library and create a new square around the Town Hall. Watch his interview with The Stirrer. Related: birmingham.birmingham, central, gary, john, library, madin, taylor, upyerbrum |
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BLIND DAVE AT THESTIRRER.COM Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 140 seconds TheStirrer.com is delighted to reveal a new two minute promo film highlighting Dave Heeley's mammoth marathon fund-raiser next year. Don't forget - he needs your help. Sponsor him at www.justgiving.com/7 77 Related: blind, brom, dave, justgiving, marathons, running, upyerbrum, west |
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Birmingham Central Library - The Architect speaks Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 378 seconds See the architect of Birmingham Central Library John Madin defend his controversial building - now on Stirrer TV. And also watch developer Gary Taylor who wants to demolish it and create a new square around the Town Hall. Related: birmingham, central, gary, john, library, madin, taylor, upyerbrum |
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Birmingham Dance Festival Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 236 seconds Birmingham will be hosting a major new dance festival next April and May, drawing in companies from 14 countries. From the contemporary moves of leading British choreographer Akram Khan to the Kirov Ballet, it promises to be a treat for anyone interested in the art form. Related: birmingham, dance, festival, upyerbrum |
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Ray Hassall interview Posted by: thestirrer
Video duration: 402 seconds The future of Birmingham's Artsfest -- threatened with the axe earlier this year -- has now been secured. Ray Hassall, the city's Cabinet Member for Leisure also told Stirrer TV he's hoping to create a music festival to add to the international dance event announced recently. Related: artsfest, birmingham, hassall, ray, upyerbrum |

















