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Haverfordwest (Pembrokeshire, Wales) based online gift-shop “Wisdom Wares” removed socks carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”.   “Hop Hare Bamboo Socks – Ganesha”, which were earlier selling at...

Proposals to deliver much-needed family housing have taken a step forward today after a variation to planning permission was granted for new homes at the Perry Barr Residential Scheme (PBRS). As a result of the decision taken...

In the last three years, 465 incidents of road worker abuse have been reported in Birmingham. That’s why organisations and companies that work to improve Birmingham’s roads are launching their new campaign Expect Respect – to urge the public to respect...

The money was raised in partnership with Hayward and Cook – a local scrap metal merchant that removed materials from the council’s Montague Street waste depot as part of the transfer of services to the new Atlas...

Action Against Hunger UK – an international hunger charity -launched its Conflict Café in conjunction with The Cinnamon Club in Westminster. A range of guests including Jimi Famurewa, London Evening Standard’s restaurant critic; Antony Amordoux from...

Penny Appeal’s CEO, Ridwana Wallace-Laher, the first Muslim woman to lead a major British charity, recently represented the organisation at a future-focused roundtable discussion organised by Aspen Institute UK and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The...

An eleventh consecutive gold medal for horticultural excellence has been earned by the city council at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The 631 parks and open spaces of Birmingham were celebrated and promoted through the...

The management Knowledge Transfer Partnership (mKTP) with Beever and Struthers will help drive the firm’s digital transformation The 30-month programme will specifically aim to develop, embed and exploit smart data driven technologies It will enable the...

A twice-yearly survey conducted for Project Solar UK to analyse how Birmingham residents  are coping with the rising energy prices has uncovered some key findings.   The snapshot survey was first conducted in August 2022 and...

The team at Halal Foodies is thrilled to announce the addition of the Muslim Lifestyle Experience to its events in 2023. The indoor exhibition will showcase various sectors such as fashion, finance, travel, health & wellness,...