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100 days to go before start of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Denise James
April 20, 2022
With only 100 days to go before the Commonwealth Games, local and and Olympic divers and swimmers joined Birmingham 2022 officials to test out brand new facilities ahead of the Games…
Channel 4 Dispatches reveals the shocking failure of Prevent to tackle far right and religious terror
Rangzeb Hussain
April 18, 2022
Monday's edition of Dispatches on Channel 4 exposed shocking revelations about the failure of the government’s controversial de-radicalisation Prevent programme which is allowing some perpetrators, including far right terrorists who want…
Teenage boxer hailed as the “next Amir Khan” dies in horrific car crash in Wolverhampton
Rangzeb Hussain
April 18, 2022
A naturally gifted Midlands boxer, who was dubbed the "next Amir Khan" by the iconic British boxer himself, has tragically died after a shocking car accident in Wolverhamptonon Sunday (17…
‘Prevent has been a total failure and should be scrapped,’ Muslim leader calls out counter terrorism strategy
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2022
A Muslim community leader from Birmingham has slammed the government’s anti-terror Prevent programme for failing to stop radicalisation, accusing it of "sowing the seeds of suspicion and hate towards ordinary Muslims".…
Manchester Pride Parade returns post-COVID to ‘March for Peace’
Staff Reporter
April 15, 2022
Manchester Pride has announced the return of its parade for 2022 following a two-year break due to the COVID pandemic, with a brand new theme promoting unity and hope. The…
Grief-stricken family demand road safety measures after death of Birmingham grandmother
Rangzeb Hussain
April 14, 2022
Over 500 people have signed a petition demanding road safety improvements after the fatal hit-and-run death of a much-loved grandmother in Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham. The family of Irshad Begum,…
Stunning ‘peace is the way’ Mahatma Gandhi mural painted along Birmingham canal
Rangzeb Hussain
April 13, 2022
A beautiful new work of street art has been painted in Digbeth, Birmingham, featuring a peace quote alongside a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. Birmingham-based artist Adam Illes painted the large…
Blues fans shocked as Ed Sheeran joins them for a pint and good ol’ knees up in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
April 11, 2022
Grammy award-winning singer Ed Sheeran was spotted dancing and playing pool with Birmingham City FC fans at a Small Heath pub on Sunday (10 April) and then tucking into a…
Police secure closure of Birmingham property after over a year of anti-social behaviour
Staff Reporter
April 10, 2022
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…
Commonwealth Games “an embarrassment for Birmingham” says Adil Ray, as diversity race row continues
Staff Reporter
April 10, 2022
Award-winning Birmingham actor, comedian and television presenter Adil Ray has described the Commonwealth Games as an "embarrassment" for his home city, as a race row over diversity and inclusivity continues…