Animals
PETA stunt displays ‘trapped orca’ in busy shopping street to protest animal abuse in leisure tourism
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 group PETA involved a campaigner in a dolphin costume pleading to be freed as they lay “trapped in a cramped tank” outside TUI’s Birmingham city centre store in…
Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
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 Hammond as she follows the animals from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London, as they search for a new place to live.
RSPCA launch investigation after emaciated dead dog discovered on waste land in Birmingham
[WARNING: This article contains distressing images] 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 body of an abnormally thin dog was found in bushes on derelict land in Birmingham. The dog was wearing a collar so is…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
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 Hippodrome until 16 September.
Birmingham street artist paints mural celebrating Small Heath history and wildlife
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 paint the dynamic looking mural on a canal wall, says he managed to save a baby pigeon from drowning and reunite it with its mother…
Parents advised to check Birmingham school websites for closures due to heatwave
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 urged to check with school websites in the morning in case of any school closures in place due to record-breaking temperatures.
Terrified Birmingham dad calls police after 5ft snake invades living room
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. The stunned father quickly removed his children into another room and waited in terror for help to arrive on Sunday 12 June.
From the Maasai Mara to Birmingham – artist Raphael Mazzucco unveils new exhibition
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 Connecticut, launches material produced during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the art touches upon theme of the African continent and the urgent need for conservation.
Birmingham residents in shock after snake loose in Small Heath garden
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 to be a corn or milk snake, had reportedly crawled out of a cardboard box at a property in the Small Heath area of Birmingham…
River Cole in Small Heath polluted with “blue chemical”
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 is underway. The water of the river has turned blue and local residents are concerned about danger to fish and wildlife.