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New children’s book challenges gender stereotypes by celebrating women bus drivers
Rangzeb Hussain
May 1, 2023 | 10:30 am
A new children’s book celebrating women bus drivers from the West Midlands, is aiming to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage girls to consider a career as public vehicle operators. National Express bus driver…
Who is María Oliva, the rising Spanish music star?
Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023 | 10:30 am
María Oliva is an emerging music artist hailing from southern Spain. Since she was 10 years old, María has been singing songs. (more…)
Brummie comic Hannah Weetman from Castle Bromwich bags major comedy award
Staff Reporter
October 8, 2022 | 06:57 pm
Comedian Hannah Weetman has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Hannah performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham's The…
Award-winning British Muslim female cricketer honoured with a mural in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
July 20, 2022 | 09:27 pm
A stunning mural honouring British Muslim female cricket player Abtaha Maqsood has been unveiled at a primary school in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The gigantic mural - measuring…
Birmingham only UK city selected to join global women’s campaign for gender equality
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2022 | 03:36 am
Birmingham is the only British city selected to join a global women's campaign for the promotion of international gender equality. Chosen by the Carter Center as 1 of 12 international cities…
Inspiring Muslims to share leadership stories during Islamophobia Awareness Month
Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021 | 11:30 am
Inspiring Brummies in positions of leadership across the city's Muslim community are to share their journeys, struggles and achievements in a series of events to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. Organised by…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai gets married to Asser Malik in Birmingham ceremony
Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021 | 09:20 am
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has married her partner during an Islamic 'nikah' ceremony in Birmingham. Yousafzai, 24, 'tied the knot' with Asser Malik in a nikah ceremony, where the bride and…
INTERVIEW: Emerging classical star Isata Kanneh-Mason set to wow audiences in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 9, 2021 | 04:31 pm
One of the UK’s most exciting young classical musicians will perform at Town Hall, a B:Music venue, for the very first time later this month. Isata Kanneh-Mason – who is…
Jail for violent Birmingham domestic abuser who dangled partner from window by her ankles
Rangzeb Hussain
October 4, 2021 | 07:00 pm
This story contains details of domestic abuse and photos of injuries. A domestic abuser from Birmingham who repeatedly bullied, assaulted and stabbed his ex-partner has been jailed for 13 years…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021 | 07:36 pm
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…