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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…
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…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Sharon Thompson
Morshed Akhtar
October 25, 2020
Sharon Thompson has been a Labour Councillor for the Birmingham North Edgbaston ward since 2014 and has a genuine passion to improve her local area. Once homeless herself, and a single…
“Horrific vandalism” say Brummies as UB40 pub gobbled up by HS2 demolition in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
October 8, 2020
Shocked Brummies are calling the demolition of the legendary Eagle and Tun pub in New Canal Street in Birmingham – which has connections to reggae band UB40 - an act…
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…
Food charity feeds hundreds of Birmingham’s vulnerable people during coronavirus pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
June 4, 2020
A Birmingham food distribution charity has been busy handing out essential food supplies to hundreds of vulnerable and homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers from Feedo Needo, which is…
Birmingham beauty contestant raises money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 4, 2020
A young Birmingham beauty contestant is raising money for the NHS and highlighting the impact of plastic on the environment as the country continues to be gripped by the coronavirus…