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REVIEW: Bluff – an addictive Birmingham noir journey into the abyss of alienation
Rangzeb Hussain
May 19, 2022
Birmingham film director Sheikh Shahnawaz explores the subterranean world of illicit drugs, addicts and the plight of the homeless in his debut film Bluff, which was filmed in the underbelly…
Fresh stencil tribute painted to One-Eyed Baz near Blues ground
Rangzeb Hussain
March 31, 2022
After last week's hugely popular poster tribute by Foka Wolf to community activist Barrington Patterson, a new stencil has been painted in Small Heath near the home of Birmingham City…
Street art tribute to One-Eyed Baz displayed outside Birmingham City Football Club
Rangzeb Hussain
March 26, 2022
A street art tribute has been pasted up in memory of the late Barrington Patterson, fondly known by all who knew him as 'One Eyed Baz'. A much-loved community volunteer and youth mentor from…
Rough sleepers urged to seek shelter during Storm Eunice
Staff Reporter
February 18, 2022
Birmingham City Council has provided guidance on how to assist rough sleepers at risk of being caught up in the harsh weather conditions during Storm Eunice. Due to Storm Eunice,…
New Malik tribute painted in Small Heath after previous piece destroyed in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
February 1, 2022
A new street art tribute to Small Heath icon Malik was spotted on a wall on the border of Bordesley Green and Small Heath by a Birmingham resident this week.…
Brum ‘Spider-Men’ swing by to deliver food to city homeless with ‘no way home’
Rangzeb Hussain
December 26, 2021
Birmingham had its very own Marvel superheroes delivering food to the city's homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as community volunteers brought some festive cheer and warmth as they delivered food parcels…
Fokawolf street art tribute to ‘Mad Malik’ in Digbeth suffers further vandalism
Rangzeb Hussain
December 25, 2021
After last night's initial damage to Foka Wolf's street art tribute to Malik of Small Heath the rest of the celebratory giant poster has been torn down and destroyed by…
Digbeth street art tribute to Small Heath legend ‘Mad Malik’ vandalised and destroyed
Rangzeb Hussain
December 24, 2021
The recent street art tribute to Small Heath icon Malik by secretive artist Foka Wolf in Birmingham has been destroyed by an unidentified vandal on Christmas Eve. The much-loved pasteup…
Small Heath legend Malik is honoured by Brum street artist
Rangzeb Hussain
December 2, 2021
Enigmatic Birmingham street artist Foka Wolf has produced a giant poster tribute to a living legend of Small Heath who is recognisable to generations of Brummies. The new artwork, pasted…
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…