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30+ loud and proud photos of Brummies preparing for Birmingham Pride 2019
Joshua Williams
May 23, 2019
As Birmingham Pride fast approaches this Bank Holiday Weekend, preparations are well and truly underway to welcome visitors to the city. In fitting with the UK's largest two-day LGBTQ+ celebrations,…
Muslims to lead Birmingham Pride parade for first time in event’s 22-year history
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2019
Muslims will be launching Birmingham Pride celebrations for the first time in the event's history as they march alongside prominent gay school teacher Andrew Moffat at the very front of this…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Lacey Lou, the femme queen shaping Brum’s gay scene [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 23, 2019
Drag Queen and Fantabulosa member, Lacey Lou is the founder of Glittershit; a community based club night aimed at fun, self-expression and, of course, lots of glitter. The event has since received national attention…
Courageous Small Heath pupil sitting GCSEs while battling cancer praised by school leaders
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2019
A Small Heath Leadership Academy pupil, who has battled cancer for two years, has been commended for her bravery and determination to succeed despite her illness. Year 11 pupil Ramlah,…
The Ivy Temple Row gets rainbow-ready ahead of Birmingham Pride
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
As the second city prepares for Birmingham Pride 2019, one of the cities largest and most colourful events, local businesses have been turning out in force to reaffirm their commitment…
Brilliant Brummies: Meet Yshee Black – Drag star on the rise [PRIDE SPECIAL]
Joshua Williams
May 22, 2019
Yshee Black is Birmingham's self-proclaimed star on the rise, star of stage and screen and internationally ignored Drag Queen. The Kiki Queens winner has played an integral role in the…
Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent struggle
Fahima Khatun
May 20, 2019
It’s estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Throughout school, they are the kids that have extra time in exams or are in a…
Man in hospital after being stabbed in Smethwick daylight street fight
Rangzeb Hussain
May 20, 2019
An investigation has been launched by West Midlands Police this afternoon after a serious incident in Smethwick which left a man seriously wounded after being stabbed. Police sealed off Smethwick High Street…
10 photos of Birmingham’s top architectural marvels!
Student Reporter
May 20, 2019
The skyline of England's second city has increasingly evolved over recent decades as the city continues to redevelop its architectural landscape. With several buildings awaiting demolition, and many more undergoing…
Midlands hospices join forces for Birmingham Pride to promote care for all
Joshua Williams
May 20, 2019
Hospices from across the Midlands are joining forces for this year's Birmingham Pride to promote the message 'hospice care is for all'. Teams from seven hospices will come together to…