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Students at the University of Birmingham protesting for Palestine

Birmingham students in Gaza Ceasefire walkout as part of national protest action

Staff ReporterNovember 10, 2023February 4, 202401 mins

Hundreds of Birmingham students walked out of classes today, demanding a ceasefire in Israel’s military bombardment of Gaza, which has killed over 10,000 people in the Palestinian territory, including around 4,000 children in under a month. Students at the University of Birmingham took part in a mass walkout before congregating for an impromptu rally on…

Security was extra high at Ariana Grande's Birmingham gig yesterday

Ariana Grande concert security beefed up in Birmingham as airport-style measures enforced

Denise JamesSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 201901 mins

Security at an Ariana Grande concert in Birmingham was stepped up yesterday as airport-style security measures were enforced, demanding attendees reveal all their belongings in transparent bags. Ticket holders for Ariana Grande were informed there would be new security measures taking place to increase safety at her concerts and were instructed to bring items in clear PVC…