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Oysters, olives and blue cheese among most disliked foods by Brits, according to new research
Staff Reporter
October 30, 2020
New research has revealed the most common foods the great British public dislike are oysters, olives and blue cheese. According to the latest analysis, 34% of Brits aren't keen on…
OPINION: Weekly ‘cuppa’ meet-ups give many migrants something to look forward to
Farisai Dzemwa
May 5, 2020
The weekly Cup'a'Tea virtual meet-up hosted by Migrant Voice for the migrant community has proved quite popular as it gives many something to look forward to each week. Many who attended…
Police rebuke ‘fake’ viral video claiming Muslims are breaching coronavirus lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
March 30, 2020
Police have rebuked a 'fake' video being shared on social media which aims to demonise Birmingham Muslims by claiming they are congregating at a mosque in Small Heath during the…
Brummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’ campaign
Rhi Storer
March 26, 2020
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The 'Clap For Our Carers' campaign, or…
Who are Punch Records?
Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Punch Records is one of the UK’s leading music and arts agencies, based in Birmingham with a national reach. Committed to working with Black music, arts and culture, the agency's…
EU ELECTION RESULTS: West Midlands votes in THREE Brexit MEPs, as Farage’s party takes lead in region
Staff Reporter
May 27, 2019
As results from the European elections trickle through from across the country and from Europe, it's evident that the new Brexit Party appears to be making huge gains, becoming the…
International internet legend Grumpy Cat dies, aged seven
Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019
Internet meme sensation Grumpy Cat has died at the age of seven, according to her owners. In a statement released on social media, it was revealed the online celebrity had passed away on…
Awks: The kids’ slang words West Midlands parents can’t understand 🤔
Staff Reporter
April 21, 2019
New research has found that 83% of parents in the West Midlands don’t understand kids modern day slang, like IRL obvs! ‘Obvs’, ‘sick’ and ‘awks’ are currently among the words most commonly…
Veganuary: find out what it’s like all year round
Vimal Korpal
January 16, 2019
It’s January, some people give up alcohol, others chocolate and in some cases people give up meat and dairy products. They go vegan! Also known as Veganuary. We caught up…
Birmingham schools join ‘floss’ dance craze in protest at education cuts
Student Reporter
October 21, 2018
Over fifty schools in Birmingham took to dancing 'the floss' and sharing it on social media this week, in a bid to raise awareness of government cuts to education. ‘Floss4Funding’…