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Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the last 30 years. 70,000 people took part in the chain during the G8 meeting in the city in May 1998, influencing G8 leaders to initiate…
A Birmingham mosque leader who helped to feed the homeless, refugees, victims of domestic abuse and frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic has received an MBE. Mohammad Asad, lead imam at Birmingham Central Mosque, was given the top honour from HRH Princess Anne at a special ceremony in Windsor Castle this month.
A Birmingham imam who helped to feed homeless people, refugees and victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 lockdown has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Muhammad Asad’s award was announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday 2 June as Platinum Jubilee celebrations commenced around the country.
Police have launched an investigation after a shocking arson attack by youths on a West Midlands bus in the Yardley area of Birmingham on Saturday (4 June). The fire was reportedly started by the offenders on the top deck of the no.11 bus shortly before 3pm.