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Street art on Soho Road challenges institutional racism and Islamophobia
Rangzeb Hussain
September 23, 2019
A topical work of street art has been painted on Soho Road, Birmingham. The spray painted stencil by Mohammed Ali depicts Boris Johnson and Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi during…
Peaky Blinders festival takes over Digbeth for a weekend of Peaky delights
Rangzeb Hussain
September 16, 2019
Digbeth became a Peaky Blinders capitol as a major festival took place across several streets and venues last weekend. The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival took over a number of buildings,…
Fans sing “Happy Birthday” to movie star Sam Neill at Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
September 14, 2019
Internationally-renowned actor Sam Neill appeared in The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised when fans sang 'Happy Birthday' as he sat with cast members…
REVIEW: Peaky Blinders blaze back with a sizzling new series
Rangzeb Hussain
August 27, 2019
Peaky Blinders series 5 is finally here and it takes pride of place in the BBC autumn schedule with an opening episode that is full of pulsating drama, action, and…
Violent car thief charged with attempted murder of police officer
Rangzeb Hussain
August 12, 2019
A violent car thief who tried to run over a police officer whilst resisting arrest has been charged with trying to kill the officer who was punched to the ground…
Man arrested in Sparkbrook for attempted murder of police officer
Rangzeb Hussain
August 10, 2019
A West Midlands Police officer has been seriously injured by a violent car thief who tried to escape the scene of the crime by running over the officer this afternoon…
Thousands expected to attend Eid al-Adha prayers in Birmingham’s Small Heath Park
Rangzeb Hussain
August 9, 2019
The date for Eid al-Adha has been announced and Birmingham Muslims plan to mark the celebration with prayer services and festivities being held outdoors in Small Heath Park on Sunday 11th August.…
The Birmingham Jobs Fair is back in town on Friday
Rangzeb Hussain
August 1, 2019
The Birmingham Jobs Fair takes place on Friday 2nd August at the Council House in Victoria Square. The Jobs Fair is a great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face.…
Zara Sykes to perform at Jamaican Independence Day celebrations in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 31, 2019
Birmingham based rapper Zara Sykes will be performing in Victoria Square this Saturday as part of Jamaica Independence Day celebrations in the city. Victoria Square in the city centre will be decked out for…
‘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…
