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WATCH: Brum parody of ‘Fairytale of New York’ released as Xmas single for charity
A Christmas song The Fairy Tale of New Street - a Brummy inspired parody of "The Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues, has been recorded with a music video and…
Russell Brand to join Duran Duran stars for charity winter ball in Birmingham
Comedian Russell Brand is joining Duran Duran's John Taylor and Roger Taylor to share their personal stories of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, at a special charity fundraising dinner this weekend.…
VIDEO: How Brummies are reacting to the Banksy art that’s appeared in their city
World famous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s…
Banksy artwork highlighting homelessness appears in Birmingham overnight
Notoriously anonymous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a…
Blue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine Carroll
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was…
Diwali event held at Wolverhampton hotel raises £10,000 for needy in India
More than 500 people of all nationalities and faiths joined in Diwali celebrations at the Ramada Resort Park Hall in Wolverhampton, raising an incredible £10,000 for a local Wolverhampton charity.…
Diwali volunteers bring joy to Birmingham’s most needy
Over 200 volunteers have come together in Birmingham for the annual Diwali Basket Brigade. The volunteers packed and delivered 525 hampers to the region’s needy in the annual Diwali Basket Brigade,…
Talented deaf young people gather in Birmingham to show off performance skills
A group of deaf young people from across the UK showed off their talents in music, dance and drama at a performance in Birmingham last week. The 20 deaf young stars…