Education
Social gatherings of more than six to be banned in England
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020 | 06:13 am
Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday in response to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the lawful limit on gatherings…
Coventry asylum seeker with disability launches crowdfunder to raise fees for his PhD study
Selbin Kabote
August 10, 2020 | 02:28 pm
The struggle of a Coventry-based, disabled and wheelchair-bound asylum seeker to raise tuition fees for his PhD in the UK is continuing with no end in sight. After applying for…
Dyslexic artist launches sign language poetry video with young children to raise disability awareness
Staff Reporter
June 20, 2020 | 09:00 am
A video has been released for Learning Disability Week featuring young school children from across Birmingham sign performing a poem written by a dyslexic poet from the city. Joe Cook, 28, is…
Fake coronavirus news stories increase online Islamophobia, study finds
Rangzeb Hussain
April 27, 2020 | 03:07 pm
A new study warns the coronavirus crisis has fuelled online hate speech by racist and fascist groups and individuals which could lead to attacks against British Muslims after the lockdown.…
West Midlands Police donate hundreds of free soft drinks from Birmingham college to NHS staff
Staff Reporter
April 17, 2020 | 12:22 pm
Officers from West Midlands Police have been delivering soft drinks to NHS workers after a local college asked for assistance in distributing excess stock from vending machines. Following the coronavirus lockdown…
Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants
Staff Reporter
February 17, 2020 | 03:18 pm
An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share…
Queer Question Time planned for Birmingham ahead of General Election 2019
Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019 | 06:04 pm
A political hustings tackling issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community is taking place in central Birmingham this week. As the General Election approaches, 'Queer Question Time' returns once again, with members…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
Selbin Kabote
November 30, 2019 | 09:56 pm
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019 | 02:47 am
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…
Blue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine Carroll
Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019 | 03:00 pm
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was…