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BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021 | 10:16 pm
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
Rangzeb Hussain
January 7, 2021 | 05:37 pm
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
Handsworth music legend Apache Indian awarded BEM in Queen’s New Year Honours
Staff Reporter
January 3, 2021 | 02:00 pm
Reggae star and Birmingham music legend Apache Indian has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Recognised internationally for his fusion of bhangra, reggae and…
VIDEO: Volunteers feed homeless on Christmas Eve at Birmingham New Street Station
Staff Reporter
December 24, 2020 | 08:42 pm
Volunteers from across Birmingham came together this evening to help feed the homeless in the city. Organised by Sikh charity Midland Langar Seva Society, the special soup kitchen was held…
Thousands of British Sikh protestors attend solidarity rally for Indian farmers in Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
December 12, 2020 | 11:46 pm
Thousands of British Sikh protestors arrived in cars and tractors outside the Indian consulate today in the Jewellery Quarter to show solidarity with Punjabi farmers who are battling against controversial…
INTERVIEW: Ruth Jacobs on celebrating Hanukkah in Birmingham during COVID-19
Staff Reporter
December 12, 2020 | 02:30 pm
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world and indeed, in Birmingham and the West Midlands too. While…
Hanukkah begins for Birmingham’s Jewish community amid COVID-19 restrictions
Staff Reporter
December 11, 2020 | 10:30 am
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world, and it was no different in Birmingham and the West…
Photos revealed of planned 10-foot Wolverhampton memorial to 19th century Sikh soldiers
Staff Reporter
December 11, 2020 | 06:08 am
Images have been revealed of a new memorial planned for Wednesfield which commemorates the bravery of 19th century Sikh soldiers. Guru Nanak Gurdwara commissioned Black Country sculptor Luke Perry to…
Deaf Birmingham teenager wins award for teaching over 50,000 people sign language online
Staff Reporter
December 5, 2020 | 05:11 am
A 15-year-old boy from Birmingham, who taught British Sign Language to more than 50,000 people during the first lockdown, has won a national award for his efforts. Student Tyrese Dibba, who…
Councillor calls on Brummies to end COVID-19 “fake news” and “conspiracy theories”
Rangzeb Hussain
December 4, 2020 | 08:32 pm
A Birmingham councillor has released a video message urging the city's Pakistani community to stop the spread of "fake news" around coronavirus. Warning about the dangers of sharing and spreading false COVID-19…
