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Poppy Appeal launched in Birmingham with a ‘Thank You’ to First World War Generation
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Birmingham has featured in The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal launch today with an installation at the city's main library. The 'red thread' art at the Library of Birmingham is one…
Birmingham FA celebrates diversity in football for Black History Month
Staff Reporter
October 24, 2018
An event organised by the Birmingham FA and The Albion Foundation has been held to highlight the success of black and ethnic minority talent in football. The organisations came together to mark…
New tech app allows city cops to ‘click and collect’ criminals
Student Reporter
October 23, 2018
West Midlands Police can now 'click and collect' criminals, thanks to a new technology to help police find offenders while on patrol. A new app focuses on helping to tackle…
Birmingham schools join ‘floss’ dance craze in protest at education cuts
Student Reporter
October 21, 2018
Over fifty schools in Birmingham took to dancing 'the floss' and sharing it on social media this week, in a bid to raise awareness of government cuts to education. ‘Floss4Funding’…
Lest We Forget: Military veterans campaign for permanent war memorial dedicated to Caribbean soldiers
Denise James
October 18, 2018
At a plush ball at the National Motorcycle Museum this month, current and former service men and women came together for one of many events raising money to establish a permanent tribute to…
Malkit Singh to headline all-star Diwali celebrations in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
The King of Bhangra Malkit Singh is among the live singers and dancers taking to the stage for this year’s Diwali on the Square celebrations. The free show and festival…
Goddesses, demons and lights as city Hindus prepare for Diwali celebrations
Vimal Korpal
October 15, 2018
Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali. October and November are busy periods for celebrations in the Hindu calendar. Most people know of Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights', goodness overcoming evil, light over darkness, knowledge…
Steel Pulse Mural recognising Revolution in Music unveiled in Handsworth
Denise James
October 13, 2018
A new mural honouring legendary reggae band Steel Pulse was been unveiled in Handsworth to coincide with National Album Day while recognising revolution through music. The special unveiling - part of the city's Bass…
LoveBrum charity launches conference to mark £100,000 donation milestone
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
Birmingham charity LoveBrum has announced the launch of its first annual Causes Conference to mark the milestone of the charity donating £100,000 to local projects. Taking place on Thursday 25…
Criminals ram-raid into Small Heath building society in early hours
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2018
An inner city building society was targeted by daring criminals early this morning in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Would-be burglars smashed their way into the Nationwide Building Society in Coventry…