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Dudley shopper fined by police for not wearing mask, despite claiming health exemption
A supermarket customer in Dudley has been fined by police for not wearing a face mask despite her claiming she is exempt on health grounds. Captured in footage circulating on social media, the woman is shown being handed a fixed penalty notice for failing to put on a face covering at a branch of Farmfoods in…
VIDEO | Birmingham Stabbings: Savvas Sfrantzis’ eye-witness account of knife killer’s rampage
Birmingham businessman Savvas Sfrantzis, owner of Mykonos Bar and Grill, describes the knifeman’s vicious attacks against random people outside his eatery in Hurst Street in the city centre’s Southside district. Eight people were stabbed by a man between 12.30am and 2.30am on Sunday 6 September in central Birmingham. One of the victims died and two were…
VIDEO: Black Lives Matter protests erupt across Birmingham in wake of George Floyd murder
Black Lives Matter and related anti-racism protests are being held across Birmingham in response to the police murder of George Floyd in the US, and to challenge institutional racism across the world. Several protests have been held across the UK city including a march through Soho Road in Handsworth on Monday (June 1), followed by…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the coronavirus lockdown. A number of British Muslim celebrities from the world of sport, comedy, radio, cookery, and film took part in recording an inspirational message…
VIDEO: Birmingham premiere screening of new BBC One drama Noughts + Crosses
Salman Mirza reports from the exclusive Birmingham premiere screening of new BBC drama Noughts + Crosses, written by Malorie Blackman, which will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Thursday 5th March at 9pm. I Am Birmingham catches up with director show Koby Adom, executive producer Preethi Mavahalli, and actors Josh Dylan, Kiké…
VIDEO: Arenacross 2020 lands in Birmingham for motocross extravaganza
As Arenacross takes over Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena for two days as part of its UK tour, our reporter Vimal Korpal finds out more about the exhilarating, stunt fuelled, action-packed, dirt bike racing tournament! Vimal chats to Professional Supercross Rider Dan Reardon, Mark McCann from Arenacross UK; and young Birmingham riders Beanie Reece and Tyler…
VIDEO: Tez Ilyas on series 3 of Man Like Mobeen
Actor and comedian Tez Ilyas chats to I Am Birmingham journalist Adam Yosef about Series 3 of hit BBC Three comedy Man Like Mobeen.
VIDEO: Guz Khan on series 3 of Man Like Mobeen
Coventry actor and comedian Guz Khan chats to I Am Birmingham journalist Adam Yosef about Series 3 of hit BBC Three comedy Man Like Mobeen.
VIDEO: Muslims in Birmingham feed the homeless on Christmas Eve
Members of the city’s Muslim community took time out this Christmas Eve to hand out free food and drink at Birmingham Central Mosque to homeless, needy and vulnerable individuals and families ahead of Christmas Day. Recently appointed chairman of the mosque, Maqbool Ahmed, spoke to I Am Birmingham in Highgate.
VIDEO: Christmas party for 350 homeless people at Birmingham New Street Station
On Christmas Eve, staff at Birmingham New Street Station joined the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) and a host of public volunteers and supporters to put on a special Christmas party for the homeless and needy. Features Randhir Singh, Craig Stenning, Andy Street, UB40’s Robin Campbell and event guests Ian Cochrane, Kelly and Courtney Taylor.