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Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Birmingham's historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate…
Community to stage charity sleepout in Birmingham to raise funds for Gaza children this winter
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A community sleepout in the open outdoors is set to take place in Birmingham next month to raise funds for Palestinian children in the besieged Gaza strip. With the motto…
Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…
Brum music foundation launches free workshops for wannabe rock stars
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
A Birmingham music foundation is launching free workshops for wannabe rock stars, to provide amateur musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a rock concert. Misfits Music Foundation is inviting music enthusiasts to join…
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Birmingham Lunar New Year celebrations 2024: Year of the Dragon – Here’s what to expect
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham next month on Sunday 11 February, but what can you expect? Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations…
Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration to be held at Birmingham Council House
Staff Reporter
January 11, 2024
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will be staged at the Council House later this month. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Chaman Lal, will lead the event…
Birmingham Hippodrome opens applications for 2024 Young Advocates programme
Staff Reporter
December 18, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome are recruiting people aged 14 – 22 for their 2024 Young Advocates programme. Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates is a group of young people that, whilst on their own…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
Staff Reporter
December 17, 2023
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Lunar New Year celebrations return to Birmingham in February
Staff Reporter
December 13, 2023
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 11 February 2024, it has been announced. Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will…