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Birmingham mosque receives Victorian Society award for conserving local history
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…