Thousands of British Sikh protestors attend solidarity rally for Indian farmers in Brum

Thousands of British Sikh protestors arrived in cars and tractors outside the Indian consulate today in the Jewellery Quarter to show solidarity with Punjabi farmers who are battling against controversial new laws in India which threaten livelihoods and human rights. People drove to the rally in cars, trucks, and tractors to show their support for…

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Jewish West Midlands community leader Ruth Jacobs lighting a candle at Birmingham Central Synagogue

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 festivities are less visible and quieter than usual due to national coronavirus restrictions, the region’s Jewish community continues to persevere and is marking the eight-day…

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Joseph Toonga and Emma Houston are among the dance artists commissioned for Gallery37 in North Birmingham

Hip-hop dance artists announced for Gallery37 ‘Roaming Dance’ festival commission

A team of Hip-Hop dance artists have been announced for a new ‘Roaming Dance’ commission for Birmingham International Dance Festival 2021. In partnership with DanceXchange and Punch Records, north Birmingham community arts hub Saathi House have commissioned the talented Joseph Toonga, Emma Houston and Bellatrix to deliver two projects for ‘Roaming Dance’, one of six large-scale…

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Three teenagers charged with murder as police appeal for witnesses to Sohail Ali’s stabbing

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to the fatal stabbing of Sohail Ali in Summerfield Park in the Winson Green area of Birmingham last Friday (4 December). Three teenagers have been arrested and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Sohail Ali who was savagely attacked in Summerfield Park, Winson Green, at around 2.30pm last…

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