Birmingham refugee Mirfat at the International Day of the Child film screening at the Ikon Gallery

Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child

A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a unique partnership with Refugee Council that supports unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25. ​ The film screening was hosted by the young refugees themselves,…

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Jeremy Corbyn ahead of The Labour Party's general election manifesto launch in Birmingham earlier today

OPINION | This election for the West Midlands will be decided on anger and desperate need for change

Coming back to my hometown of Birmingham this week has made realise that this upcoming election, often valorised as an “once in a generation” vote, is even more unpredictable and volatile in the West Midlands than anywhere else in the UK. Statistically speaking, our region can be likened to a volcanic blackhole. The Brexit battle…

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At the peak of her success, West Midlands born Madeleine Carroll was the highest-paid actress in the world, earning $250,000 in 1938

Blue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine Carroll

The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was born in the West Midlands, graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1926 with a BA in French with Honours. During her studies she appeared…

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