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Birmingham’s brand new Black history sculpture defaced with “sickening” racist graffiti
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Birmingham's first and only sculpture celebrating Black history and heritage has been defaced with racist graffiti, in an incident described by a city MP as "sickening vandalism". Earlier today, local…
100,000 people expected to descend on Birmingham city centre for Pride celebrations
Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Birmingham Pride organisers are expecting 100,000 people to line the city centre streets this weekend for the city's rainbow parade, ahead of the three-day LGBTQ+ festival. Headlined by pop band the…
Armed robber jailed for threatening Coventry family with machete in their own home
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023
An armed raider who was thwarted by residents in their own home has been jailed for more than four years after police linked him to the attempted robbery. Peshang Ahmed…
Desperate “creep” prankster banned from TikTok and YouTube after invading family home
Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
A desperate online prankster who has been described as a "creep" for trespassing into the private homes of families in London for clout, has been banned from popular social media platforms TikTok…
Queer variety market to pop-up at The Flapper this weekend
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
An LGBTQ+ friendly market showcasing at least 15 local traders will be popping up at The Flapper in Birmingham this weekend. Presented by independent creative trader Queerringz, the 'Shop Queer' pop-up…
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ'd at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ…
Birmingham band Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor’s Award during home city gig
Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award. The band were presented with the Lord Mayor's…
Birmingham teenager dies in car crash tragedy as vehicle smashes into tree
Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man died when the vehicle he was travelling in crashed into a tree in Nechells, Birmingham. Officers were called to the scene of the…
Birmingham Muslims gather for festive Ramadan bazaar ahead of Eid celebrations
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Muslims from across Birmingham descended on Sparkbrook this weekend for an Eid shopping extravaganza, ahead of festive celebrations, as Ramadan begins to wind down this week. With around 5 days…
Four men arrested after shocking disorder at Ramadan markets in Small Heath
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Four men have been arrested in connection with Sunday night's violent disorder in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Police and Trading Standards officers were allegedly subjected to verbal and…