Author Archives: Staff Reporter
7 photos of sexually-charged street art that’s appeared in Brum ahead of Pride celebrations
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
A massive risqué mural has appeared in Southside to celebrate Birmingham Pride 2019, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Birmingham street artist Gent48 is behind the huge new wall art, which has the word 'BRUM' taking…
Brummie photographer launches new exhibition exploring gender identity
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
A Birmingham photographer's work exploring the city's gender-bending culture is being exhibited at the Birmingham LGBT Centre, as part of their Pride programme of activities. Birmingham artist Nick Hynan, who…
Muslims to lead Birmingham Pride parade for first time in event’s 22-year history
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2019
Muslims will be launching Birmingham Pride celebrations for the first time in the event's history as they march alongside prominent gay school teacher Andrew Moffat at the very front of this…
MP Jess Phillips locks horns with anti-LGBT equality protesters outside Anderton Park School
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
Yardley MP Jess Phillips clashed with protesters outside Anderton Park Primary School this morning, where activists opposing teaching of LGBT equality have continued to disrupt lessons at the Birmingham school. Tensions…
International internet legend Grumpy Cat dies, aged seven
Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019
Internet meme sensation Grumpy Cat has died at the age of seven, according to her owners. In a statement released on social media, it was revealed the online celebrity had passed away on…
New congestion tackling centre to get a test run during Cricket World Cup in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019
The region’s new congestion-busting transport co-ordination centre is set to step into action this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to…
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Birmingham: What, when, who and where?
Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
The city is preparing for a taste of international sporting frenzy this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to host five international…
Soweto Kinch, Salma Yaqoob, Maz Saleem and Lowkey pledge support for pro-Palestine rally
Staff Reporter
May 10, 2019
Birmingham activists, literature and arts personalities and politicians are to join a national demonstration in London tomorrow, marching through the capital in support of the Palestinian people. To mark the beginning…
Leading Birmingham councillor to patrol city’s Broad Street nightlife as street warden
Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019
A leading Birmingham councillor will become a street warden this weekend, patrolling the city’s golden mile to experience a Broad Street party night in full swing. Coun Waseem Zaffar, the…
The 27-foot ‘Knife Angel’ made from 100,000 weapons has arrived in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019
A huge 27-foot sculpture, made from 100,000 confiscated knives, was welcomed to Birmingham earlier today as the city comes together to tackle knife crime. Birmingham City Council, working with the…
