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George Galloway and Khalid Mahmood to join General Election hustings in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Firebrand former Labour MP George Galloway and Perry Barr's Khalid Mahmood are taking part in a hustings in Birmingham ahead of this month's General Election. The political heavyweights are taking…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
Selbin Kabote
November 30, 2019
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…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…
Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
Paul Stringer
November 21, 2019
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…
Beverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
Denise James
November 19, 2019
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members came together to celebrate local personalities and…
‘La Traviata’ is coming to the Midlands in a dramatic new production
Rangzeb Hussain
November 7, 2019
Midland Opera will bring an exciting new production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' to three community venues in the Midlands this month. The first performance takes place this Friday. Verdi's much-loved…
Diwali volunteers bring joy to Birmingham’s most needy
Vimal Korpal
October 27, 2019
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,…
Home Office to host Windrush Compensation Scheme event in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
The Home Office is attending a public event at the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham next week. The event is part of a series of public events being held around…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
Talented deaf young people gather in Birmingham to show off performance skills
Staff Reporter
October 4, 2019
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…
