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Birmingham mosque receives Victorian Society award for conserving local history
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2019
A Birmingham mosque has been presented with a special award for conservation and renovation of a Grade II listed building. Last week, the Green Lane Masjid, a mosque and community centre was…
Birmingham man charged with causing death of PCSO Holly Burke
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Bearwood last night have charged a Birmingham man with causing death by dangerous driving. Holly Burke, a serving West Midlands Police Community Support Officer…
Birmingham PCSO killed in fatal collision named as Holly Burke
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2019
A woman who died in a collision in Bearwood last night has been named as Holly Burke, a serving West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who was off duty…
Green Lane in Bordesley Green cordoned off as police launch investigation
Rangzeb Hussain
January 22, 2019
A section of Green Lane on the border of Small Heath and Bordesley Green has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police this evening. The section of the street between…
CCTV captures the shocking moment a stolen car smashes into a shop in Alum Rock
Rangzeb Hussain
January 21, 2019
New CCTV footage has been released showing the shocking moment a stolen car rammed into a high street clothing store, following a high-speed police chase. The car was pursued by a…
Lenny Henry receives Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham
Denise James
January 21, 2019
Dudley-born comedian, actor and humanitarian Sir Lenny Henry has received a Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham. Sir Lenny received the lifetime achievement award from MBCC - The Midlands Business & Community…
Local resident sets up street watch group to combat prostitution and drugs in Handsworth
Vimal Korpal
January 19, 2019
A resident of Handsworth has set up a street patrol team to combat anti social behaviour in the area, including prostitution and drugs. Tariq Rashid has formed the Handsworth Community Action Group with…
Northfield Arts Forum launches fundraising campaign to cater for their community
Paul Stringer
January 19, 2019
A local arts collective in Northfield is raising money to build a new, accessible space for the communities they work with. Northfield Arts Forum, also known as NAF, is a grassroots…
Mother’s anger as 5-year-old son banned from school for “extreme” haircut
Denise James
January 18, 2019
A five-year-old boy from Sandwell has been banned from school on account of his haircut, despite his mother insisting he had it especially styled to hide a medical condition. Josiah…
Veganuary: find out what it’s like all year round
Vimal Korpal
January 16, 2019
It’s January, some people give up alcohol, others chocolate and in some cases people give up meat and dairy products. They go vegan! Also known as Veganuary. We caught up…