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India issues visa travel ban amid global coronavirus pandemic
The Indian government has implemented harsh travel restrictions, banning all visas for a month in the wake of coronavirus fears. Indian officials have also confirmed that visa-free travel which is afforded…
Former BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist enlisted to teach media skills to refugees and migrants
An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop in Birmingham next week to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share…
Coventry to host UK’s first-ever pan-African cultural festival
The UK’s first annual African cultural festival is set to be held in the West Midlands this summer. Described as a “jamboree of all things Africa”, Ubuntu Pride will celebrate a…
Birmingham to ring in Year of the Rat in huge celebrations for Chinese New Year
Huge Chinese New Year celebrations are expected to take place in Birmingham this month as the city welcomes in the Year of the Rat. The Chinese Festival Committee Birmingham has once…
Protest against war with Iran to be held in Birmingham as anger spills across the globe
A rally against a possible US war with Iran is being held in Birmingham city centre tomorrow (Thursday) as part of protest action taking place across the country, following an escalation…
The ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the…
Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a…
Vegan students tempt meat-eaters with plant-based burgers for World Vegan Month
To celebrate World Vegan Month, students in Birmingham have been handing out plant-based burgers to urge meat-eaters to switch to an animal-friendly diet. Students from University College Birmingham teamed up…
West Midlands Police seizes £1million at Birmingham Airport
More than £1million has been seized over the last year from travellers passing through Birmingham Airport who are suspected of using the port as a gateway to send money abroad…
Diwali event held at Wolverhampton hotel raises £10,000 for needy in India
More than 500 people of all nationalities and faiths joined in Diwali celebrations at the Ramada Resort Park Hall in Wolverhampton, raising an incredible £10,000 for a local Wolverhampton charity.…