The giant Kong has been found at a Telford demolition yard

Haunting video shows Birmingham King Kong statue lying in pieces at demolition yard

The mystery of the whereabouts of the missing King Kong statue, which made a proud and dramatic appearance during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been solved. Intrepid YouTuber DJ Audits has shared a spectacular and poignant video which shows the once proud Kong now lying on his back and armless at a demolition yard…

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Birmingham's first sculpture celebrating Black history has been defaced with racist graffiti

Birmingham’s brand new Black history sculpture defaced with “sickening” racist graffiti

Birmingham’s first and only sculpture celebrating Black history and heritage has been defaced with racist graffiti, in an incident described by a city MP as “sickening vandalism”. Earlier today, local residents in Winson Green were shocked to discover the ‘Black British History is British History’ artwork – launched less than two weeks ago – had been…

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Author G.M. Linton's debut children's storybook celebrates her Jamaican heritage

Children’s author G.M. Linton to host Windrush storytelling event at Library of Birmingham

A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children’s book based on her parent’s Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend. Local writer G.M. Linton will be coming to the Library of Birmingham on Saturday 20 May for a free and inclusive event celebrating the 75th anniversary…

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