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Diwali 2018: What does Diwali mean to Brummies?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Birmingham Lord Mayor visits Bordesley Green to inspire local children
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children…
Birmingham Pride organisers unveil 2019 expansion plans!
Dramatic changes have been announced for the future of Birmingham Pride in the city. Due to major development taking place throughout the Gay Village, next year’s Birmingham Pride will be relocating to…