The late birmingham poet, writer and actor Benjamin Zephaniah will be the first person to receive the City of Birmingham Medal. Born and raised in Handsworth, Zephaniah went on to become one of ...

The late writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah will be the first recipient of a medal created to honour Birmingham residents. The Handsworth-born actor, whose work often addressed themes of racism, ...

Birmingham City Council has agreed on plans to honour the legacy of the Peaky Blinders star The late writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah will be the first recipient of a medal created to honour ...

Birmingham City Council has agreed on plans to honour the legacy of the Peaky Blinders star [Getty Images] ...

Benjamin Zephaniah, renowned for his role in the "Peaky Blinders" series, was not just an actor but an artist who embraced rebellion. Well-known for declining an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II ...

Birmingham City Council have agreed on plans to honour the legacy of Brummie legend Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born writer, poet and actor helped put the city on the cultural map through his ...

Birmingham City Council have agreed on plans to honour the legacy of Brummie legend Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born writer, poet and actor helped put the city on the cultural map through ...

Ozzy Osbourne and the other three members of Black Sabbath are are set to be given the freedom of Birmingham (David Davies/PA) All four members of Black Sabbath are set to be given the Freedom of ...

Giving a statement on behalf of the family this month, Zephaniah’s brother Tippa Naphtali said: “Following Benjamin’s death in December 2023, his family were approached by many individuals ...