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Birmingham Bullring bull vanishes from view for first time in 20 years
The world famous Birmingham Bullring bull sculpture has vanished from public view today for the first time since it was installed 20 years ago. The much-loved Birmingham landmark will be out…
Moseley granny tackles family heartbreak by enrolling in this Sunday’s Great Birmingham Run
A courageous 82-year-old great-grandmother from Moseley is hoping to take part in the Great Birmingham Run on Sunday (1 May) after receiving some heartbreaking family news. Chrissie Boyer is facing…
Plans unveiled for £4.5m upgrade to Kings Norton Cemetery following surge in COVID deaths
Plans to improve facilities and capacity at a cemetery and crematorium in south Birmingham have been unveiled, following a surge in city deaths due to COVID. King’s Norton Cemetery, which…
Sandwell residents benefit from free blood pressure monitors donated by Cannock firm
Communities in Sandwell are to benefit from 100 free blood pressure monitors to improve their health and wellbeing, after they were donated by a company in Cannock. Logistics firm Super…
Tributes paid to prominent Birmingham HIV activist Tom Matthews, who has died age 74
Tributes have been paid to a prominent Birmingham-based HIV activist and peer mentor who died earlier this month. Tom Matthews, 74, who was one of the founders of the HIV charity…
Public health horror as rat spotted inside a car in Bordesley Green
Public health concerns have been highlighted after a resident was left horrified when a rat was spotted crawling around the inside of a car in the Bordesley Green area of…
From “heroes to villains”: Why some NHS staff oppose the COVID vaccinations mandate
Two years ago we stood on our doorsteps clapped, banged pots and pans and sounded car horns. We were urged to stay at home to protect the NHS. At protests around…
Protesters including NHS workers march through Birmingham against mandated COVID vaccinations
Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham this afternoon to protest against mandated COVID vaccinations. Congregating in Chamberlain Square, activists rallied as part of international action against a vaccination mandate that could see…
Birmingham council unveils financial plans for the city’s “golden decade”
A plan designed to maximise the potential of a "golden decade" for Birmingham has been published by the city council. According to the council, the economic plan has a strategic…
‘Walls Between Us’ play exploring mental health struggles of South Asian family to be staged at REP
A play exploring how Covid-19 impacts an intergenerational South Asian household is being performed this week as part of a Birmingham arts festival highlighting stories around mental health and wellbeing. Produced…