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Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
Community to stage charity sleepout in Birmingham to raise funds for Gaza children this winter
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…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity urges individuals to make a will as it offers free service
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is urging individuals to make a will, as it offers a service to write one for free. According to recent research by Canada Life, more than…
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over "Labour's refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children's murals" at…
Brummie women distribute toys to young earthquake victims in Turkey to mark Eid festivities
A group of women from Birmingham have visited Türkiye this week to help child refugees following the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year. The delegation fundraised thousands of…
Mosque to hand out gifts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and feed the poor during Eid
A Small Heath mosque has pledged to hand out gifts to Birmingham Children's Hospital and help the needy during the cost-of-living crisis as Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha next…
Birmingham Muslims gather for festive Ramadan bazaar ahead of Eid celebrations
Muslims from across Birmingham descended on Sparkbrook this weekend for an Eid shopping extravaganza, ahead of festive celebrations, as Ramadan begins to wind down this week. With around 5 days…
Brummies come together to send vital aid to Turkey-Syria earthquake disaster victims
Hundreds of people from all over Birmingham and the West Midlands have come together to help the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, which has left thousands dead and many more…
£60,000 Birmingham grant scheme launched to improve mental health and wellbeing
An innovative new Birmingham grant scheme - worth over £60,000 - has been launched to support projects focused on improving the lives of those living in the West Midlands region.…
Proud Brummie volunteers help clear up litter along Bordesley Canal Junction
A group of proud Brummie volunteers braved cold temperatures on Sunday (22 January) to help clear up litter along the Bordesley and Digbeth canal. The litter pick session was organised by…