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8 inspiring National Coming Out Day messages from Birmingham
It's National Coming Out Day (NCOD) today, an annual LGBTQIA+ awareness day observed on October 11th in select countries across the world. Each year on National Coming Out Day, the international self-identifying 'queer community' celebrate…
What is National Coming Out Day and how is it observed?
Today is National Coming Out Day (NCOD) but what exactly is it, who observes it and what purpose does it ultimately serve? (more…)
Anger grows following two weeks of missed refuse collections in Birmingham
Several major wards in Birmingham have been neglected by council refuse collections for the past two weeks, according to local residents. Growing anger has resulted in an apology being made by a city councillor,…
Guz Khan spotted filming ‘Man Like Mobeen’ series 2 in Small Heath earlier today
Comedian and actor Guz Khan surprised Birmingham residents today, as the star of the BBC comedy series ‘Man Like Mobeen’ was spotted filming the second series of the hit show in…
Small Heath school break-in and burglary leads to two-day closure
A school in Small Heath in Birmingham has been temporary closed to pupils following a break-in on Tuesday night. The Small Heath Leadership Academy (formerly Small Heath School) on Muntz Street will…
SPOTLIGHT: Exploring the South Staffordshire Railway Walk with Vimal Korpal
South Staffordshire circular Railway Walk and Bratch locks have a walk around distance of around miles. If you fancy a gentle walk taking in a bit of countryside and the splendour…
Police release CCTV images of suspects in Dale End disorder and stabbings
Detectives investigating a serious disorder that broke out between teenagers in Dale End yesterday have released CCTV images of more than 20 suspects they want to question. Trouble flared in High…
Investigation launched in Bordesley Green following the death of woman
A shocking crime has taken place in a quiet and leafy area of Birmingham, where a middle aged woman was critically wounded in a house in Yardley Green Road on Monday…
Government pledges £165m housing and infrastructure investment for Commonwealth Games
A £165m deal to build an Athletes’ Village for the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been welcomed by West Midlands leaders, after being announced at the Conservative Party conference in the…
Birmingham Awards’ 2018 shortlist announced as voting opens
The much-anticipated shortlist for the Birmingham Awards 2018 has been announced, with voting now open. After receiving over 500 applications, awards organisers have finally announced the shortlist of finalists, up for the…