In the years since Civil Rights history has become a significant part of Birmingham’s identity as it has in the state of Alabama as a whole. BIRMINGHAM, AL-The Birmingham Public Library Annual Report ...

On April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. penned his epic “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” He had been arrested on the Good Friday before, while taking part in a peaceful civil-rights protest. King sent ...

Birmingham's landmark Central Library will be demolished after it was officially granted immunity from listing, it has been confirmed today. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you ...

A city-wide resource fair is coming to the Birmingham Public Library this week. On Thursday, June 2, the central branch of the Birmingham Public Library will host day of health screenings, job ...

Birmingham Central Library has been granted immunity from listing, opening up major development opportunities in the city. Mike Whitby, leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “Today’s decision helps ...

Paradise says 'please excuse our appearance' in new signage announcing the come-back ...

It was once at the cultural centre of Birmingham - but now machines are making short work of consigning it to history. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going ...