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FLASHBACK: 5 amusing photos of Jo & Sparky having a hairy mo-ment for Movember!
Staff Reporter
November 7, 2018
Movember is back, a month of raising awareness and money to tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health struggles and promote suicide prevention; effectively top stop men dying too young.…
30+ photos of Brummies joining forces for Poppy Day 2018!
Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
It's Poppy Day in Birmingham today, ahead of Remembrance Sunday on 11th November. Volunteers, members of the military forces and veterans were out in full force across the city, selling…
Diwali 2018: What does Diwali mean to Brummies?
Vimal Korpal
November 5, 2018
This year, Diwali - the Hindu 'Festival of Lights' - will be celebrated on the Wednesday 7th November. For those taking part, it's a celebration of goodness overcoming evil, light over…
Birmingham Pride 2019 location announced following uncertainty about event’s future
Joshua Williams
November 2, 2018
After seeking feedback from over 6,000 Birmingham Pride visitors, pride organisers have now announced that the festival will remain in the city's iconic Gay Village. Earlier this year, due to major…
Poppy Appeal launched in Birmingham with a ‘Thank You’ to First World War Generation
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Birmingham has featured in The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal launch today with an installation at the city's main library. The 'red thread' art at the Library of Birmingham is one…
Lest We Forget: Military veterans campaign for permanent war memorial dedicated to Caribbean soldiers
Denise James
October 18, 2018
At a plush ball at the National Motorcycle Museum this month, current and former service men and women came together for one of many events raising money to establish a permanent tribute to…
Birmingham digital firm Bootcamp Media wins national marketing award
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
A city team of digital creatives has been recognised as “Birmingham’s Best Marketing & Web Design Agency” in this year's SME News UK Enterprise Awards. Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, the…
LoveBrum charity launches conference to mark £100,000 donation milestone
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
Birmingham charity LoveBrum has announced the launch of its first annual Causes Conference to mark the milestone of the charity donating £100,000 to local projects. Taking place on Thursday 25…
Birmingham Zombie Walk “discontinued”, Children’s Hospital charity announce
Vimal Korpal
September 24, 2018
The city’s annual Zombie Walk – which was postponed last year to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail – has been indefinitely put on hold, according to fundraisers at the Birmingham Children’s…
Birmingham Town Hall flies the flag to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ youth suicide
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
On World Suicide Prevention Day today, Gay Times Magazine have created ‘The Flag We Shouldn’t Be Proud Of’, which will be raised at Birmingham’s iconic landmark, Town Hall. This ceremonial version…