Author Archives: Rangzeb Hussain - Page 2
‘F*ck Boris’ graffiti daubed across Birmingham during new PM’s visit to the city
Rangzeb Hussain
July 30, 2019
Expletive-laden graffti attacking new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appeared across Birmingham during his first visit to the city as premier. Boris Johnson visited Birmingham on Friday (26 July) after…
Safety warning issued as fire rages opposite City Hospital
Rangzeb Hussain
July 20, 2019
West Midlands Fire crews are battling a huge fire that is raging at a derelict unit off Dudley Road and Western Road in Winson Green this afternoon. Huge plumes of…
Simmer Down Festival promises to heat up Birmingham for a day of free music and celebration
Rangzeb Hussain
July 16, 2019
The annual Simmer Down Festival returns this weekend to Handsworth Park in Birmingham with a promise to deliver an exciting programme of music and activities for all the family. The…
Bomb disposal unit descends on Small Heath house in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2019
West Midlands Police and a Royal Logistic Corps unit are on site in Dora Road, Small Heath, this afternoon allegedly in search of WW1 bombs. West Midlands Police and Army…
Stop-and-search in progress in Small Heath after alleged knife crime incident
Rangzeb Hussain
July 11, 2019
West Midlands Police are conducting a stop-and-search operation in the Small Heath area of Birmingham this afternoon after an alleged crime knife crime incident. Local residents who live around the…
Birmingham remembers Srebrenica genocide anniversary in hope of confronting hate and bridging divisions
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2019
A evening of events and readings to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide have taken place in Birmingham, ahead of Srebrenica Memorial Day. Organised by national charity Remembering Srebrenica, the…
Man arrested in Small Heath after car window smashing spree
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2019
A man was arrested this morning after he was spotted breaking car windows in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The individual was spotted smashing windows and trying to open…
Residents in shock as masked thugs attack man in street with baseball bats and a machete
Rangzeb Hussain
June 25, 2019
Masked men with baseball bats and a machete attacked a man in the Small Heath area of Birmingham last night, according to reports. The violent attack is believed to have taken place…
Paradise Circus multi-storey car park to become a stage for multi-media arts event
Rangzeb Hussain
June 20, 2019
An exciting arts event which includes painting, spoken word, and video projection, comes to the Paradise Circus multi-storey car park in Birmingham this month. The event - titled 'Re-imagining the Opposition:…
Miss Birmingham contestant raises money and awareness about teenage suicide
Rangzeb Hussain
May 30, 2019
A teenager who is competing in this Sunday's Miss Birmingham finals at Resorts World hopes to use her influence to raise awareness about disability, youth suicide, and mental health issues…