Author Archives: Emily Lowes
Birmingham students strike from school to protest lack of climate change awareness
Emily Lowes
March 15, 2019
Students all over the UK skipped school today to protest against the last of social awareness surrounding climate change. A rally in Birmingham attracted hundreds of pupils as schools up and…
Christchurch massacre: British mosque calls for solidarity as several vigils planned for victims
Emily Lowes
March 15, 2019
The people of Birmingham are to host emergency vigils today to show solidarity with the victims and families of the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. Anti-racism organisations have joined forces…
National Storytelling Week: Birmingham authors talk about fiction in all forms
Emily Lowes
January 29, 2019
As National Storytelling Week gets underway, Brummies are celebrating storytelling in theatres, schools, and spoken word venues. On the 19th anniversary of National Storytelling Week, members of New Street Authors,…
Birmingham gin distillery granted licence
Emily Lowes
January 22, 2019
A residential gin distillery in Selly Oak has been given the go-ahead to open for business. The decision was made earlier this week (Monday 21st January) by the Licensing Subcommittee…