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Birmingham Opera Company director Graham Vick dies from COVID complications
Rangzeb Hussain
July 18, 2021
The opera world has been devastated after news broke about the death of pioneering director Sir Graham Vick who died from COVID-19 complications on Saturday 17th July. The 67-year-old artistic…
REVIEW: A Seat at the Fireside – heartwarming book of portraits of Brum’s poor and homeless
Rangzeb Hussain
January 7, 2021
A new photography book showcasing poignant and compassionate studio portraits of people who have endured life under terrible social and economic conditions aims to raise money for Birmingham homeless charities.…
VIDEO: Volunteers feed homeless on Christmas Eve at Birmingham New Street Station
Staff Reporter
December 24, 2020
Volunteers from across Birmingham came together this evening to help feed the homeless in the city. Organised by Sikh charity Midland Langar Seva Society, the special soup kitchen was held…
Hundreds tune in to watch Brummie chefs raise awareness for homelessness scheme
Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
Over 350 people tuned in for a virtual Cook-A-Long show hosted by Michelin-starred TV chef Glynn Purnell, to help raise awareness of homelessness in the West Midlands. The Big Birmingham Cook-A-Long…
Brummie chefs team up to host virtual cooking show in aid of regional homeless initiative
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
Michelin-starred TV chef Glynn Purnell is teaming up with Birmingham City Council to host a virtual Cook-A-Long show in aid of the alternative giving scheme that helps rough sleepers. The…
How West Midlands councils are joining forces to help rough sleepers survive this winter
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
Councils from across the West Midlands are joining forces to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead, following a spate of related deaths on city streets in recent years. As…
West Midlands officials launch plans to protect rough sleepers from harsh winter weather
Staff Reporter
December 4, 2020
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is once again joining forces with councils from across the region to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead. As rough sleepers…
‘Jealous’ thug pleads guilty to the brutal killing of Jagdev Lally in Sandwell
Rangzeb Hussain
November 21, 2020
A violent thug has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after the man he brutally assaulted in 'a fit of jealous rage' died of his injuries in Sandwell. The victim, Jagdev Lally,…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Joshua Williams
Staff Reporter
October 25, 2020
Proud Brummie Joshua Williams is a journalist, broadcaster, presenter and ambassador for several high-profile community initiatives and corporate brands. He’s also been crowned Mr Birmingham, is an avid fundraising fashionista, a…
Youth homelessness charity St Basils announces Feizal Hajat as new Chair of Board of Directors
Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
West Midlands youth homelessness charity St Basils has revealed its new Chair of Board of Directors, Feizal Hajat OBE. St Basils, the largest youth homelessness charity in the region, appointed Hajat as…