A mural depicting a Muslim girl skateboarding is inspiring residents in Lozells, Birmingham

Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents

A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented graffiti guru Bunny Bread and is part of a series of murals which aim to engage local residents in Lozells through an interactive public arts…

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Thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the Birmingham Pride parade on Saturday

Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28 long months since its last live event, the LGBTQIA+ festival launched with a spectacular parade starting in Victoria Square before making its way to the…

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Appeal after heart surgeon's specialist operating glasses stolen from car outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Callous crooks snatch surgeon’s glasses used in life-saving heart operations

A Birmingham heart surgeon who performs life-saving heart operations is appealing for the return of his specialist operating glasses which were stolen from his car outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday (11th Sept). Stephen Rooney’s glasses or ‘loupes’ – which are needed to perform life-saving heart surgery – is hoping the thieves will return the…

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An investigation has been launched following residents' complaints against Birmingham councillors Zaheer Khan and Safia AKhtar

Small Heath councillor under investigation as angry residents plan protests in Birmingham

A city councillor who is facing a public protest from angry residents is to be investigated by Labour Party colleagues, Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward has exclusively told I Am Birmingham. An investigation into the conduct of Cllr Zaheer Khan is underway ahead of a planned protest being organised by frustrated residents against Labour councillors Cllr Zaheer Khan and…

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Grand Hotel Birmingham gets celebrity launch following £45m restoration and revamp

It may have only been weeks ago that Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise was staying at the venue while filming Mission Impossible 7 in the city, but The Grand Hotel Birmingham has once again been graced by famous faces as it officially reopened this week. On Wednesday, VIP guests from the worlds of property, art, film, fashion…

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Simon Silwood (left) has been convicted for racially abusing West Brom Albion footballer Romaine Sawyers

Man, 50, convicted after racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers on Facebook

A man has been convicted of racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers online after being tracked down by a dedicated football hate crime officer. Police Constable Stuart Ward of West Midlands Police launched an immediate investigation after being alerted to the offensive post from offender Simon Silwood in January this year, which included slurs that left the…

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