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Arts Council awards £33 million coronavirus funding but gives nothing to Birmingham museums
Rangzeb Hussain
July 9, 2020 | 12:44 am
Birmingham Museums Trust, which runs several high profile public attractions, is facing "a very uncertain future" today after an application for crisis funding during the coronavirus pandemic was turned down…
1,000 billboards donated across UK to showcase LGBTQ+ people for Pride month
Staff Reporter
June 10, 2020 | 01:00 pm
A thousand digital billboards across the UK have been donated by Clear Channel to showcase and celebrate queer life during Pride month. The advertising hoardings will be taken over with photographic images…
Food charity feeds hundreds of Birmingham’s vulnerable people during coronavirus pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
June 4, 2020 | 06:34 pm
A Birmingham food distribution charity has been busy handing out essential food supplies to hundreds of vulnerable and homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers from Feedo Needo, which is…
Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19
Rangzeb Hussain
May 29, 2020 | 04:10 am
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city's skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka…
Ramadan marathon man raises over £53,000 for charity to help those affected by coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
May 26, 2020 | 11:20 am
An incredible feat took place over the holy month of Ramadan as a Coventry man ran 260km and raised over £53,000 for charity while fasting. Haroon Mota, 34-years-old, initially set…
Heart of England offers help to mental health charities in the Midlands during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 25, 2020 | 06:48 pm
Heart of England Community Foundation has been extending help and support across the Midlands with its Coronavirus Resilience Fund, supporting charities that are having to adapt, modify or pivot to…
Inspirational hero raises nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while fasting
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 06:52 pm
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 10:49 am
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
100-year-old man raises over £75,000 for coronavirus charities during Ramadan
Rangzeb Hussain
May 6, 2020 | 01:17 am
A 100-year-old poet and book lover from London is walking 100-laps while fasting during Ramadan to raise money for those affected by coronavirus. British Muslim centenarian Dabirul Islam Choudhury has…
Meet the Birmingham volunteers creating scrubs for NHS staff still without basic PPE
Denise James
April 19, 2020 | 02:23 pm
A group of Birmingham women have stepped in to provide NHS workers with essential scrubs, as the government continues to fall short of delivering vital PPE to frontline staff. Despite being hit financially…