Birmingham street artist Mohammed Ali has painted a powerful new mural in support of Palestine

Birmingham artist unveils Malcolm X mural in solidarity with people of Palestine

A striking new mural depicting the historic visit of civil rights activist Malcolm X to Smethwick in 1965, has been unveiled in Birmingham as a show of solidarity with the plight of the Palestinian people. The topical artwork – created by Birmingham based artist Mohammed Ali – reflects on the current escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which has resulted in worldwide protests, including in…

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A protester leads chants at a Palestinian solidarity rally in Birmingham

Protestors march through Birmingham city centre in solidarity with Palestinians

Over a thousand people gathered in Birmingham this afternoon to protest in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli military bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Passions were running high as between 1,500 and 2,000 people turned out in Victoria Square to show solidarity with Palestine before marching through the city centre, waving banners and chanting slogans.

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Aged 18, Khizra Dhindsa took the bravest decision of her life and fled Pakistan to come to the UK

Coventry – City of Culture: Police officer shares incredible journey from forced marriage to police leader

With all eyes are on Coventry today (15 May) as it celebrates officially becoming UK City of Culture, a West Midlands Police officer has penned a poetic tribute to the city. For the next 12 months, Coventry will be host to a variety of arts and cultural activities and exhibitions, aiming to show how diverse and modern…

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Disabled teen who taught over 80,000 people sign language wins Pride of Birmingham Award

A 16-year-old boy from Birmingham, who helped to get more than 80,000 people learning British Sign Language over the last year, has won the ‘Stephen Sutton Inspiration Award’ at the 2021 Pride of Birmingham Awards. The Pride of Birmingham Awards celebrate the city’s unsung heroes, including those who have come to the fore during the…

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Simon Foster has been elected as the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Labour’s Simon Foster elected as new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Labour candidate Simon Foster has been elected the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, beating Conservative rival Jay Singh-Sohal by over 40,000 votes. Foster’s electoral victory was announced at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, where ballots were being counted since this morning for both the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner election and West…

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Andy Street has been re-elected as Mayor of the West Midlands region

Conservative Andy Street elected Mayor of West Midlands for second term until 2024

Andy Street has been re-elected as regional mayor by the people of the West Midlands following a nail-biting political battle with Labour candidate Liam Byrne. Announced as the winner with 314,669 votes against Byrne’s 267,626, Street said he was ready to serve a second term as the region’s metro mayor to build something “very special”.

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