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‘Never Forget Gaza’ party to challenge Shabana Mahmood MP over ceasefire vote controversy
A new political party is being launched to unseat a Labour MP who abstained from voting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Birmingham Ladywood representative Shabana Mahmood was among the 141…
INTERVIEW: Photographer Alan Harniess on his ‘One Family’ portrait exhibition
Whether amateur or professionals, the people who make up the photography community are our eyes to the world. They inspire and amaze us. They put the world in a broader…
Hundreds of people join Dom Whiting for ‘Drum and Bass on the Bike’ return to Birmingham
Around a thousand cyclists came out to join 'Drum and Bass on the Bike' as the mass gathering made a return to Birmingham. Hundreds of excited cyclists and drum and…
Hanukkah celebrations begins for city’s Jewish community
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - has begun for Judaism's faithful followers across the world, and it's no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The first…
INTERVIEW: Emerging classical star Isata Kanneh-Mason set to wow audiences in Birmingham
One of the UK’s most exciting young classical musicians will perform at Town Hall, a B:Music venue, for the very first time later this month. Isata Kanneh-Mason – who is…
INTERVIEW: Ruth Jacobs on celebrating Hanukkah in Birmingham during COVID-19
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world and indeed, in Birmingham and the West Midlands too. While…
Hanukkah begins for Birmingham’s Jewish community amid COVID-19 restrictions
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world, and it was no different in Birmingham and the West…
Wolverhampton woman raising domestic violence awareness through lived experience
An inspiring woman from Wolverhampton is hosting an online event to raise awareness about domestic violence, both towards women and men. Farisai Dzemwa, 48, who herself suffered years of abuse…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Joshua Williams
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
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…