May 15, 2021 – I Am Birmingham

A protester leads chants at a Palestinian solidarity rally in Birmingham

Protestors march through Birmingham city centre in solidarity with Palestinians

Staff ReporterMay 15, 2021May 15, 202101 mins

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

Staff ReporterMay 15, 2021August 10, 202101 mins

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…