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Afghan refugee to lead media skills workshop to advocate for migrant rights
Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019
A young man from Birmingham who spent the last ten years fighting for his right to stay in Britain, after fleeing war and persecution in Afghanistan, will be delivering a…
New three-year project launched to increase diversity in Birmingham’s heritage organisations
Fahima Khatun
March 1, 2019
Beatfreeks, a creative organisation which focuses on giving young people in Birmingham a voice, has launched a new project called Don't Settle, which aims to make all stories in museums visible…
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…
Lenny Henry receives Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham
Denise James
January 21, 2019
Dudley-born comedian, actor and humanitarian Sir Lenny Henry has received a Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham. Sir Lenny received the lifetime achievement award from MBCC - The Midlands Business & Community…
Northfield Arts Forum launches fundraising campaign to cater for their community
Paul Stringer
January 19, 2019
A local arts collective in Northfield is raising money to build a new, accessible space for the communities they work with. Northfield Arts Forum, also known as NAF, is a grassroots…
IN PICTURES: Khalifah Ilyas strips for Movember to raise awareness of men’s health issues [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember, and joining them is fitness model, wrestling coach and charity worker Khalifah Ilyas. As part…
IN PICTURES: Aaron ‘Thaitan’ Turner strips for Movember to raise awareness of men’s health issues [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember, and joining them is cosplay enthusiast and Thai boxer Aaron 'Thaitan' Turner. As part of the charity month,…
IN PICTURES: Duka Cavolli strips for Movember to raise awareness of men’s health issues [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember, and joining them is fitness enthusiast, keen football fan and illustrator Duka Cavolli. As part of the charity…
BRUM BUMS: Men from Birmingham get their kit off to mark end of Movember! [NSFW]
Staff Reporter
November 28, 2018
MO BROS from across Birmingham have got their kit off this month to raise awareness for Movember. As the charity month nears its end, guys of all ages and backgrounds have…
Why do people wear white poppies for Remembrance Day?
Staff Reporter
November 10, 2018
Along with the famous red poppies sold and promoted by the Royal British Legion each year, many people also choose to wear white poppies to mark Remembrance Day. Some wear…