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Finsbury Park mosque terror attack statement from Amirah Foundation
Staff Reporter
June 19, 2017
Following the terror attack on worshippers leaving Finsbury Park mosque in the early hours of this morning, the CEO of Amirah Foundation - a Birmingham charity that works with abused…
Birmingham city councillor to take aid directly to Grenfell Tower fire victims today
Staff Reporter
June 14, 2017
A Birmingham councillor has launched an emergency appeal to drop off essential items to families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in West London. Mariam Khan, city councillor for Birmingham…
Great Get Together events planned for Birmingham in memory of Jo Cox
Staff Reporter
June 13, 2017
A series of special community events have been planned by Brummies as part of The Great Get Together, a national initiative to mark the anniversary of the passing of Jo Cox,…
Stars to grace catwalk for charity as Elite Fashion Show returns to Birmingham
Harvey McDonald
June 1, 2017
When you think fashion, you often think of Paris, Milan or even London, but all eyes will be on Birmingham this summer when models take to the catwalk on Sunday 25th June for…
Andy Street takes on homelessness during first day as Mayor
Staff Reporter
May 9, 2017
Andy Street, the newly elected Mayor of the West Midlands, has kicked off his term in office with a commitment to tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in the region. On…
Birmingham residents to feed homeless during EDL visit to city
Staff Reporter
April 7, 2017
Residents from across Birmingham will be uniting on Saturday for a show of community spirit, providing food, clothes, live music and free haircuts for the homeless in the city. On…
Birmingham Zombie Walk 2017 postponed
Staff Reporter
April 6, 2017
Birmingham's annual Zombie Walk has been postponed for 2017, for the first time since it began, to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail. A firm favourite in the city's summer…
Brummies urged to unite against child sexual exploitation
Staff Reporter
March 17, 2017
CSE Awareness Day is on Saturday 18th March is organised by the national charity NWG Network (Photograph: Stop CSE) People in Birmingham are being urged to unite against child sexual…
Russell Brand opens drug recovery centre in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
May 13, 2016
Entertainer Russell Brand helps officially launch the new Shoots for Recovery centre in Yardley, Birmingham (Photograph: Jess Phillips) Comedian, actor and activist Russell Brand today opened a new drugs recovery…