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10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
Second LGBTQI solidarity protest rally to be held in Birmingham in wake of homophobic attacks
A protest rally in solidarity with Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community will be held in Birmingham this weekend. The event is taking place following a series of hate crimes committed against members…
Protest against LGBTQ hate to be held in Birmingham following homophobic attacks in city
A protest against LGBTQ+ hate is to be held in Birmingham this week following a series of shocking homophobic attacks in the city in the last few months. The most recent attack…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28…
Small Heath councillor under investigation as angry residents plan protests in Birmingham
A city councillor who is facing a public protest from angry residents is to be investigated by Labour Party colleagues, Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward has exclusively told I Am Birmingham. An…
Lozells park screens Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ as residents get first-ever open air film night
Residents in Handsworth and Lozells were treated to a free outdoor cinema experience yesterday when The Lion King was shown on the big screen at Georges Park. Hundreds of families…
IN PICTURES: Simmer Down Festival 2021 in Handsworth Park
The sun was shining over Birmingham on Sunday as the Simmer Down Festival made a welcome return to its home in Handsworth Park following a limited virtual presence online during…
Family fun day held at Aston Park in Birmingham to raise money for Palestinian children
A family fun day has been held in Aston Park to raise money for children in the Palestinian territories, namely the West Bank. The free outdoor event brought together local residents…
West Midlands migrant groups call on government to grant Afghan refugees sanctuary
West Midlands migrant organisations have called on the UK government to grant Afghan refugees sanctuary in the region, following the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. As people desperately attempt to…