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Hindu chariot festival brings a procession of colour and musical joy to Birmingham
The 19th annual Festival of Chariots, known as the ‘Birmingham Ratha Yatra’, brought an array of colour and sunshine to the city over the weekend, with music, dance, vegetarian food…
Olly Alexander berates big brands for exploiting rainbow flag during Pride Month
Years and Years' frontman Olly Alexander has attacked corporations for exploiting the rainbow flag and LGBT+ community during Pride Month, describing them as "icky", "embarrassing" and "sh*t". Sharing a photo of an…
The Birmingham Indian Film Festival celebrates fifth anniversary with city launch
The Birmingham Indian Film Festival (BIFF) is back in town for it's fifth consecutive year and it will show films across a number of Birmingham locations over the next ten days. The…
How the West Midlands is marking Refugee Week 2019
Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of…
Opinion | Muslims Vs Queer people? Maybe it’s not so simple
In recent months, there has been furore in an inner-city area of Birmingham. Alum Rock, Saltley and the surrounding areas where the Trojan Horse scandal (aptly renamed ‘Trojan Hoax’) took place.…
EU ELECTION RESULTS: West Midlands votes in THREE Brexit MEPs, as Farage’s party takes lead in region
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
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…
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Birmingham: What, when, who and where?
The city is preparing for a taste of international sporting frenzy this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to host five international…
Birmingham LGBT unveils new inclusive flag for this year’s Pride celebrations
Birmingham LGBT will unveil its new flag this Friday (17 May) at an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. The charity will be joining other national…