The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A street art tribute has been pasted up in memory of the late Barrington Patterson, fondly known by all who knew him as ‘One Eyed Baz’. A much-loved community volunteer and youth mentor from Handsworth, described as “a humble, gentle giant who served humanity”, who sadly passed away on Tuesday (22 March).
Tributes have been paid to a prominent Birmingham-based HIV activist and peer mentor who died earlier this month. Tom Matthews, 74, who was one of the founders of the HIV charity ABplus, died on Wednesday 2 February after surviving acute HIV-related health struggles for several decades.
Organisers at two Birmingham mosques say rising energy prices have led to a significant increase in vulnerable people seeking help from the charity food parcel service run by mosques in Handworth and Small Heath. Masjid Al Falaah in Handsworth and Green Lane Masjid in Small Heath are expected to hand out food parcels to over…
Birmingham had its very own Marvel superheroes delivering food to the city’s homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as community volunteers brought some festive cheer and warmth as they delivered food parcels dressed as Spider-Man. Members from The Waste Warriors community volunteer team from Small Heath went around the city on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day delivering…
A new outdoor exhibition has opened in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence with works that explore the dark history of colonialism and oppression. ‘Lost Memory Eternalised’ showcases artworks and writing by artist Mustafa Zaman that explore the “body, trauma, history, and politics” in Bangladesh.
A family fun day has been held in Aston Park to raise money for children in the Palestinian territories, namely the West Bank. The free outdoor event brought together local residents from the Aston area for an afternoon of sporting activities, henna painting, refreshments and a bouncing castle for the little ones.
West Midlands migrant organisations have called on the UK government to grant Afghan refugees sanctuary in the region, following the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. As people desperately attempt to leave Afghanistan in a bid to escape instability and violence in the country, pro-migration groups are demanding PM Boris Johnson to announce a strategy granting…
The team at Birmingham coffee house Damascena have raised £8,000 for the local charity Acorns Children’s Hospice as part of anniversary celebrations to mark the cafe’s 7th birthday. Damascena – an independent coffee shop that specialises in freshly made Middle eastern cuisine – pledged to donate 10% of total sales to the charity during its 7th…
Some of the the UK’s best RnB, rap and soul music acts will be performing in Solihull over the Bank Holiday weekend, with an incredible line-up including Grammy-winning soul singer Junior Giscombe, rapper Lady Leshurr, Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B and reggae star Janet Kay. One of the country’s newest music festivals, the Sunshine Pavilion Festival is…
A festival celebrating Bangladeshi boat racing made a welcome return to Birmingham this weekend. Nowka Bais is the traditional form of dragon boat style racing in rural villages of Bangladesh held after the monsoon rains and reflects many of the customs of the country.