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Police secure closure of Birmingham property after over a year of anti-social behaviour
Police in Birmingham have secured the closure of an exempt property in Stockland Green after more than a year of local residents enduring anti-social behaviour and noise. It comes after…
Fresh stencil tribute painted to One-Eyed Baz near Blues ground
After last week's hugely popular poster tribute by Foka Wolf to community activist Barrington Patterson, a new stencil has been painted in Small Heath near the home of Birmingham City…
Street art tribute to One-Eyed Baz displayed outside Birmingham City Football Club
A street art tribute has been pasted up in memory of the late Barrington Patterson, fondly known by all who knew him as 'One Eyed Baz'. A much-loved community volunteer and youth mentor from…
Rough sleepers urged to seek shelter during Storm Eunice
Birmingham City Council has provided guidance on how to assist rough sleepers at risk of being caught up in the harsh weather conditions during Storm Eunice. Due to Storm Eunice,…
Birmingham mosques hand out food parcels as poor people hit by rising energy bills
Organisers at two Birmingham mosques say rising energy prices have led to a significant increase in vulnerable people seeking help from the charity food parcel service run by mosques in…
Brum ‘Spider-Men’ swing by to deliver food to city homeless with ‘no way home’
Birmingham had its very own Marvel superheroes delivering food to the city's homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as community volunteers brought some festive cheer and warmth as they delivered food parcels…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
VIDEO: Volunteers feed homeless on Christmas Eve at Birmingham New Street Station
Volunteers from across Birmingham came together this evening to help feed the homeless in the city. Organised by Sikh charity Midland Langar Seva Society, the special soup kitchen was held…
Hundreds tune in to watch Brummie chefs raise awareness for homelessness scheme
Over 350 people tuned in for a virtual Cook-A-Long show hosted by Michelin-starred TV chef Glynn Purnell, to help raise awareness of homelessness in the West Midlands. The Big Birmingham Cook-A-Long…
How West Midlands councils are joining forces to help rough sleepers survive this winter
Councils from across the West Midlands are joining forces to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead, following a spate of related deaths on city streets in recent years. As…