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Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan to mark bond between siblings
Vimal Korpal
August 15, 2019
Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated by Hindus in across the world today, including in Birmingham and the West Midlands. On this day, a sister ties a Raksha Bandhan also know…
OPINION | British Pakistanis: “We don’t belong here and we don’t belong there”
Guest Contributor
August 13, 2019
My parents have always said "Nah iteh jowgeh ah, nah uteh jowgeh ah", which roughly translated means "We don't belong here and we don't belong there". "Here" was England. They…
Violent car thief charged with attempted murder of police officer
Rangzeb Hussain
August 12, 2019
A violent car thief who tried to run over a police officer whilst resisting arrest has been charged with trying to kill the officer who was punched to the ground…
Eid celebrations in Birmingham park cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Staff Reporter
August 11, 2019
A mass Eid celebration in a major Birmingham park planned for today has been scrapped due to adverse weather conditions. The Eid al-Adha 2019 prayer service, which bi-annually attracts tens…
Birmingham Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with prayers and festivities across city
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2019
Muslims across Birmingham have been celebrating Eid this weekend with prayer services, festivities and lots of celebratory food! While the city's biggest Eid gathering and funfair in Small Heath Park…
Thousands expected to attend Eid al-Adha prayers in Birmingham’s Small Heath Park
Rangzeb Hussain
August 9, 2019
The date for Eid al-Adha has been announced and Birmingham Muslims plan to mark the celebration with prayer services and festivities being held outdoors in Small Heath Park on Sunday 11th August.…
Three-day political festival of ideas set to takeover Brum this weekend
Staff Reporter
August 8, 2019
A three-day festival of political ideas is set to take place in Birmingham this weekend, organised and being attended by national Labour members and supporters. The World Transformed - promoted…
‘Free Kashmir’ demonstration planned for Birmingham as India revokes Article 370
Staff Reporter
August 6, 2019
A demonstration is being planned in Birmingham in response to the Indian government revoking Article 370, which affords the people of Jammu and Kashmir autonomy and a protected status. The call…
Zara Sykes to perform at Jamaican Independence Day celebrations in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 31, 2019
Birmingham based rapper Zara Sykes will be performing in Victoria Square this Saturday as part of Jamaica Independence Day celebrations in the city. Victoria Square in the city centre will be decked out for…
Photojournalist to lead photography skills workshop for migrants and refugees to share their stories
Staff Reporter
July 26, 2019
One of the West Midland’s few black female photojournalists is to lead a special photography skills workshop in Wolverhampton next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share their…