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International book championing South Asian women and girls launches in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021 | 03:56 pm
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands…
Football fan convicted of homophobic slurs gets banned from matches for 3 years
Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021 | 02:00 pm
A football fan has been banned from games for three years after being convicted of hurling homophobic abuse and making gestures which mimicked disability. Jamie Arnold was arrested at the…
Interactive Squid Game experience heading to Birmingham and Manchester
Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021 | 04:00 pm
Netflix has surprised Squid Game fans on Halloween by bringing a replica of the show’s iconic animatronic doll to Westfield shopping centre in London, ahead of the life-size figure also appearing in Birmingham…
10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021 | 01:29 pm
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
Second LGBTQI solidarity protest rally to be held in Birmingham in wake of homophobic attacks
Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021 | 03:41 pm
A protest rally in solidarity with Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community will be held in Birmingham this weekend. The event is taking place following a series of hate crimes committed against members…
Man arrested over homophobic Birmingham Gay Village attack
Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021 | 08:04 pm
Police have arrested a man over a homophobic hate crime in which a man was attacked with a bottle in Birmingham’s Gay Village. The 29-year-old surrendered to West Midlands Police today (21…
Protest against LGBTQ hate to be held in Birmingham following homophobic attacks in city
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2021 | 06:31 pm
A protest against LGBTQ+ hate is to be held in Birmingham this week following a series of shocking homophobic attacks in the city in the last few months. The most recent attack…
Two teenagers arrested as machetes seized at Square Peg in Birmingham city centre
Staff Reporter
October 1, 2021 | 07:30 pm
Police have arrested two men and seized weapons after reports of clashes between two groups in Birmingham city centre this afternoon. The incident happened in Corporation Street by the Square Peg at…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021 | 07:36 pm
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever
Staff Reporter
September 25, 2021 | 02:00 pm
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28…