Animals
PETA stunt displays ‘trapped orca’ in busy shopping street to protest animal abuse in leisure tourism
Staff Reporter
June 13, 2024
An activist dressed up as an "orca" was displayed in a 'tank' outside a leisure tourism store in Birmingham today, protesting alleged animal cruelty. The publicity stunt organised by animal rights…
Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Brummie TV star Alison Hammond has been named as the new host of 'For the Love of Dogs', following the death of former presenter Paul O'Grady. Continuing its popular format, the series will revolved around…
RSPCA launch investigation after emaciated dead dog discovered on waste land in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
An investigation has been launched after an emaciated dead dog was found on Birmingham wasteland. The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is investigating after the…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…
Birmingham street artist paints mural celebrating Small Heath history and wildlife
Rangzeb Hussain
July 4, 2023
A bright and colourful new mural has been painted in Birmingham which celebrates the history and wildlife of Small Heath. Birmingham street artist Martin Hoakser Edwards, who was commissioned to…
Parents advised to check Birmingham school websites for closures due to heatwave
Rangzeb Hussain
July 17, 2022
Birmingham City Council sent out an advisory for parents to check ahead before sending out their children to school on Monday as heatwave temperatures continue to soar. Parents have been…
Terrified Birmingham dad calls police after 5ft snake invades living room
Rangzeb Hussain
June 20, 2022
A shocked father from the Hodge Hill area of Birmingham called emergency services after a black and white striped snake measuring 5ft was spotted slithering around the family's living room.…
From the Maasai Mara to Birmingham – artist Raphael Mazzucco unveils new exhibition
Rangzeb Hussain
June 11, 2022
Internationally acclaimed artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco proudly unveils his latest exhibition called Grass Roots at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham. The Canadian creator, who has homes in Lebanon and…
Birmingham residents in shock after snake loose in Small Heath garden
Rangzeb Hussain
May 18, 2022
Birmingham residents in the Small Heath area of the city were left shocked after a resident discovered a snake slithering around in his garden yesterday (Tuesday 17). The reptile, thought…
River Cole in Small Heath polluted with “blue chemical”
Rangzeb Hussain
January 12, 2022
Birmingham's River Cole, which is part of the Kingfisher Country Park, is showing disturbing signs of a "chemical" leak at the section near the Small Heath Highway where construction work…