Mohammed Saleem’s family mark fourth anniversary of his brutal murder
Today is the fourth anniversary of one of the worst terror incidents in the recent history of Birmingham. On April 29, 2003, Ukrainian white supremacist terrorist Pavlo Lapshyn stabbed and murdered...
View ArticleWest Midlands Metro Mayor: Who will get your vote?
A total of six candidates are seeking to to become the West Midlands’ first ever Metro Mayor on May 4th. The Mayor will be put in charge of a budget of £1.1 billion […] The post West Midlands Metro...
View ArticleWhy are all the West Midlands Mayoral candidates white?
The West Midlands is quite arguably one of the most diverse, multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-racial regions in the country. At its heart is Birmingham, a city with a population of […] The post...
View Article‘Do you watch game of Thrones?’ WM Metro Mayor candidates face public questions
Is Andy Street ashamed of being a Tory? Is Siôn Simon indecisive? Why doesn’t James Burn want to rap? Six candidates are seeking to to become the West Midlands’ first ever Metro […] The post ‘Do you...
View ArticleMayor the Fourth be with you… elections on Star Wars Day?
Yes, it is Star Wars Day, reminding us of the intergalactic battle between good and evil, of empires striking back, of clone wars, of phantom menaces and new hopes. It’s […] The post Mayor the Fourth...
View ArticleWest Midlands Metro Mayor Election: Live Vote Count Updates
The West Midlands Combined Authority Mayoral Election polls closed last night at 10pm and ballot boxes were brought into the Birmingham Barclaycard Arena, ready for the official count this morning....
View ArticleBritain First in failed attempt to gatecrash Birmingham anti-racism workshop
Jayda Fransen, the controversial leader of far-right group Britain First, attempted to “invade” and gatecrash an anti-racism event in Birmingham today, but failed in her bid after being confronted by...
View ArticleOPINION | Birmingham street art with a human message
Robin Fidoe, an inspirational art teacher at Rockwood Academy (formerly Park View School) in Alum Rock, recently lost his battle with cancer and passed away. Mr Fidoe was a hardworking member […] The...
View ArticleRevolutionary Birmingham arts event to debate integration, hip-hop and Malcolm X
A revolutionary arts event returns to Birmingham this month, bringing musicians, singers and visual artists of international repute to the city to respond to live discussion, as it happens. The Hubb...
View ArticleAndy Street takes on homelessness during first day as Mayor
Andy Street, the newly elected Mayor of the West Midlands, has kicked off his term in office with a commitment to tackling rough sleeping and homelessness in the region. On […] The post Andy Street...
View ArticleGeneral Election 2017: Brummie activist Salma Yaqoob to stand in Bradford West
Former Birmingham city councillor Salma Yaqoob is standing as a candidate in Bradford West in the upcoming general election, she has announced. Salma, a political activist and qualified...
View ArticleVigil for London attack victims to be held in Birmingham
A unity vigil is to be held in Birmingham city centre tomorrow evening, in response to Saturday’s London terror attack, which left 7 dead and 21 critically wounded in the capital. […] The post Vigil...
View ArticleCalls to defend city’s Muslim community at vigil for London terror victims
A vigil has been held in Birmingham city centre in tribute to the 7 people who lost their lives during the London Bridge terror attack on Saturday. Placards bearing messages […] The post Calls to...
View ArticleQueer Question Time in Birmingham ahead of General Election 2017
At a time when the country is more divided than ever, the forthcoming general election is likely to be one of the most heated for a generation. Next week’s Queer […] The post Queer Question Time in...
View ArticleCorbyn gives passionate cry for change to thousands of supporters in Birmingham
“They underestimated us and the campaign we would mount!” rallied Corbyn during the end of his intense, heartfelt speech to unite the masses in voting for Labour. Few would disagree […] The post Corbyn...
View ArticleOPINION | Political activists scrawl city streets to chalk up Labour victory
On a cold and windy rainy Birmingham night, I found myself alongside some of the grassroots campaigners, all of us hoping to see The Labour Party elected on the June […] The post OPINION | Political...
View ArticleGreat Get Together events planned for Birmingham in memory of Jo Cox
A series of special community events have been planned by Brummies as part of The Great Get Together, a national initiative to mark the anniversary of the passing of Jo Cox, […] The post Great Get...
View ArticleBirmingham city councillor to take aid directly to Grenfell Tower fire...
A Birmingham councillor has launched an emergency appeal to drop off essential items to families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in West London. Mariam Khan, city councillor for Birmingham […] The...
View ArticleStars to grace catwalk for charity as Elite Fashion Show returns to Birmingham
When you think fashion, you often think of Paris, Milan or even London, but all eyes will be on Birmingham this summer when models take to the catwalk on Sunday 25th June for […] The post Stars to...
View ArticleFinsbury Park mosque terror attack statement from Amirah Foundation
Following the terror attack on worshippers leaving Finsbury Park mosque in the early hours of this morning, the CEO of Amirah Foundation – a Birmingham charity that works with abused […] The post...
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