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Rapper Lowkey back in Birmingham for intimate Glee Club album launch
Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
Rapper Lowkey is returning to Birmingham for a special launch party to celebrate his latest album, 'Soundtrack to the Struggle 2'. Described as “arguably the biggest name on the UK hip-hop underground…
Birmingham blue plaque unveiled to commemorate civil rights activist Ida B. Wells
Staff Reporter
February 14, 2019
A memorial plaque has been unveiled at an Edgbaston community centre in Birmingham to commemorate a heroic civil rights activist who opposed lynching of black people. Seen as one of the…
Boxing club receives mental health award for changing lives through sport
Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
A Shropshire boxing coach says winning a Thrive Mental Health Award means helping more people by changing lives through sport. Bright Star Boxing Club was named Mental Health Star in…
Ambitious new investment plans to push cycling infrastructure in the West Midlands launched
Staff Reporter
February 9, 2019
A new West Midlands cycling strategy targeting priority routes for investment is being backed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Ambitious plans, including…
Owen Smith MP considers quitting Labour, despite previously declaring ‘There’s no alternative outside the party’
Staff Reporter
February 7, 2019
Member of Parliament Owen Smith has said he is considering quitting the Labour Party, over Jeremy Corbyn's handling of Brexit. However, in 2016, he told I Am Birmingham he was "Labour…
Birmingham bin strikes back on as Council talks break down
Staff Reporter
February 4, 2019
The Birmingham bin strikes are back on following a breakdown of talks between Birmingham City Council and the Unite union. 350 refuse collectors are to go back on strike in a row…
Birmingham mosque opens its doors to city homeless as temperatures plunge
Staff Reporter
February 3, 2019
A Birmingham mosque has launched a winter freeze project to help protect the city's homeless as temperatures plummet to deadly levels on the streets, especially at night. The Green Lane Mosque…
Chaos, mayhem and Bullring on “lockdown” as celebrity YouTuber opens new Birmingham store
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2019
The Bullring in Birmingham was a scene of absolute mayhem and chaos this afternoon, as over 7,000 fans of international celebrity YouTuber James Charles packed the shopping centre in the hope…
VIDEO: Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams visits Birmingham City University
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019
Television and movie star Maisie Williams, aka Game of Thrones' Arya Stark, made an appearance at Birmingham City University yesterday. The lecture theatre was packed with students eager to hear…
Birmingham mosque receives Victorian Society award for conserving local history
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019
A Birmingham mosque has been presented with a special award for conservation and renovation of a Grade II listed building. Last week, the Green Lane Masjid, a mosque and community centre was…