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Youth homelessness charity St Basils announces Feizal Hajat as new Chair of Board of Directors
Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020 | 10:13 pm
West Midlands youth homelessness charity St Basils has revealed its new Chair of Board of Directors, Feizal Hajat OBE. St Basils, the largest youth homelessness charity in the region, appointed Hajat as…
West Midlands celebrities reflect on vital hospice care during their partners’ final months
Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020 | 03:22 pm
Two well-known celebrity personalities from the Midlands have been reflecting positively on the palliative care their partners received, as they pledge their support for the Birmingham hospice that looked after their loved…
Edgbaston family caring for disabled adult is one of many “forgotten” families during coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020 | 01:36 pm
A Birmingham family from Edgbaston is one of many across the country struggling with the impact of taking on extra responsibilities caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic. A new survey by…
Coventry asylum seeker with disability launches crowdfunder to raise fees for his PhD study
Selbin Kabote
August 10, 2020 | 02:28 pm
The struggle of a Coventry-based, disabled and wheelchair-bound asylum seeker to raise tuition fees for his PhD in the UK is continuing with no end in sight. After applying for…
COVID-19 wellbeing counselling service launched for Birmingham’s LGBT+ community
Staff Reporter
July 15, 2020 | 12:39 am
A new counselling service for LGBTQ+ people has been launched in the city to help individuals with their mental health and wellbeing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The service aims…
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…