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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…
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…