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Birmingham artist shocked as George Floyd tribute taken down only a day after being painted
Rangzeb Hussain
June 2, 2020
A street art tribute to US police brutality victim George Floyd has been taken down hours after it was painted in Kings Heath. Birmingham-based artist Mohammed Ali said he was "saddened…
‘I can’t breathe’ street art painted in Birmingham in memory of George Floyd
Rangzeb Hussain
June 2, 2020
The tragic death of George Floyd, who kept pleading 'I can't breathe' as a US police officer brutally pressed a knee into his neck, has inspired new street art in…
George Floyd protest goes ahead peacefully in Handsworth despite official cancellation
Rangzeb Hussain
June 2, 2020
The protest for George Floyd in Soho Road went ahead peacefully on Monday night despite being cancelled by the organisers at the last moment due to 'security concerns'. Around 300…
Handsworth protest for George Floyd cancelled due to ‘security concerns’
Rangzeb Hussain
June 1, 2020
A peaceful demonstration for George Floyd which was due to take place tonight in Handsworth has been cancelled at the last moment due to 'security concerns'. Cannon Street Memorial Baptist…
Firefighters clear up after crowds leave Cannon Hill Park looking like a rubbish tip
Rangzeb Hussain
May 31, 2020
West Midlands Fire Service crews cleared up alarming mounds of litter from Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham after crowds left the green area looking like a rubbish tip during the…
Birmingham amateur barber goes viral helping viewers with lockdown haircuts
Denise James
May 29, 2020
An amateur barber from Birmingham has gone viral by helping people with lockdown haircuts over social media. Anthony Weir, a graphic designer at Creative Media Design, learned to cut his…
Man arrested for terrifying arson attack at Nechells tower block
Rangzeb Hussain
May 29, 2020
A man has been arrested for arson following a fire at a 16-storey tower block in Nechells in the early hours of Thursday morning which left residents terrified. Police and…
Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19
Rangzeb Hussain
May 29, 2020
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city's skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka…
Birmingham man charged with tragic murder of little girl
Rangzeb Hussain
May 28, 2020
A Birmingham man has been charged with the brutal death of a little toddler at a property in The Green, Northfield. The 21-month-old girl was found unconscious with a serious…
Ramadan marathon man raises over £53,000 for charity to help those affected by coronavirus
Rangzeb Hussain
May 26, 2020
An incredible feat took place over the holy month of Ramadan as a Coventry man ran 260km and raised over £53,000 for charity while fasting. Haroon Mota, 34-years-old, initially set…