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Desperate “creep” prankster banned from TikTok and YouTube after invading...

A desperate online prankster who has been described as a “creep” for trespassing into the private homes of families in London for clout, has been banned from popular social media platforms TikTok […]...

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Artist Michael Clarke hosts powerful exhibition in Digbeth exploring colonialism

Birmingham raised artist Michael Clarke has opened his first ever public exhibition which explores his African heritage and also exposes British colonialism. The Dambala art exhibition – free and open...

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Armed robber jailed for threatening Coventry family with machete in their own...

An armed raider who was thwarted by residents in their own home has been jailed for more than four years after police linked him to the attempted robbery. Peshang Ahmed […] The post Armed robber jailed...

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Smoking hot Peaky Blinders dance show returns to Birmingham by popular demand

The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back by popular demand at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a fiery dance show. Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator […] The post...

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Teenager stabbed to death after going to buy PlayStation controller in...

Two teenagers have been found guilty of killing a young boy who was on his way home after buying a PlayStation controller in June 2022. Ronan Kanda was attacked and […] The post Teenager stabbed to...

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REVIEW: The Ocean at the End of the Lane – enchanting adaptation of Neil...

A magical stage adaptation of famed writer Neil Gaiman’s book The Ocean at the End of the Lane is now hypnotising audiences in Birmingham. The much lauded National Theatre touring […] The post REVIEW:...

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Competition kicks off to name iconic Birmingham Games bull

Brummies are being invited to take part in a competition to name the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.  The massive sculpture, standing at […] The post...

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100,000 people expected to descend on Birmingham city centre for Pride...

Birmingham Pride organisers are expecting 100,000 people to line the city centre streets this weekend for the city’s rainbow parade, ahead of the three-day LGBTQ+ festival. Headlined by pop band the...

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

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...

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History made as Birmingham elects first ever British-Indian Lord Mayor of the...

History was made in Birmingham as the city elected the first ever British-Indian Lord Mayor who arrived to the country in 1964 as a youngster with his mother. Proud Brummie […] The post History made as...

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Birmingham Pride embraces greater inclusivity as migrant communities feel...

Thousands of people descended on Birmingham city centre this Bank Holiday weekend to attend one of the country’s biggest LGBTQ+ festivals, with a special focus on providing sanctuary to individuals […]...

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Deaf Birmingham artist brings radical theatre performance exploring racism...

A deaf performer from Birmingham is bringing his successful show exploring themes of ableism and racism to his home city this weekend. Starring talented Brummie actor, artist and comedian Rinkoo […]...

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Armed Islamophobic thugs attack and injure Muslim family enjoying picnic in...

A shocking hate crime took place during the Bank Holiday weekend against a Muslim family who were peacefully enjoying a picnic in a Walsall park. A gang of racist thugs armed […] The post Armed...

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Fake taxi driver who kidnapped, raped and assaulted women sentenced to 22...

A “predatory” man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two young women by posing as a taxi driver in Birmingham has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Thasawar Iqbal was […] The post Fake taxi...

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Comedy play exploring gay relationships, promiscuity and AIDS crisis to run...

A bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS is coming to Birmingham in July. Written by the late Brummie playwright Kevin Elyot, the multi-award winning […] The post Comedy...

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Birmingham council launches Brum Breathes Fund to help improve air quality...

A new funding scheme to help improve air quality in Birmingham has launched today (June 1), with funding available to support schemes in every one of the city’s council wards. […] The post Birmingham...

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Three Birmingham men charged over violent attack on Muslim family enjoying...

Three Birmingham men have been charged over the savage attack against a Muslim family who were peacefully enjoying a picnic in a Walsall park on Bank Holiday Sunday (28 May). […] The post Three...

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Police launch appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Birmingham to Solihull...

Police have launched an appeal after a female passenger was sexually assaulted inside a Birmingham bus on Wednesday (31 May). The disturbing sex attack took place in Coventry Road around […] The post...

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Another woman sexually assaulted on Birmingham to Solihull bus

After last week’s shocking sex attack on a Birmingham bus police are appealing for information about an earlier sexual assault in April on the same bus service. A female passenger was sexually […] The...

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Bus company issues reassurance after women report sexual abuse on Birmingham...

A West Midlands bus operator said the company would “not tolerate” any form of abuse after female passengers reported sexual assaults. The X2 bus service, which is run by National […] The post Bus...

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