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Just one Black Country MP votes against the so-called ‘Snooper’s Charter’ – Why so little opposition?
Black Country MP David Winnick is just one of two Labour MPs across the country to vote against the controversial Investigatory Powers Act Despite its argument for staying ahead of the terrorist threat, Winnick defends human...2017-04-25 2237 0 -
Workplace autonomy’s positive effects on well-being and job satisfaction
New research into workplace culture has found that employees with higher levels of autonomy in their work reported positive effects on their overall well-being and higher levels of job satisfaction. Researchers at the University of Birmingham...2017-04-25 1844 0 -
Ambulances respond more slowly in summer and winter – study
Ambulance response times in London worsen when air temperatures rise or fall beyond certain limits in summer and winter, according to a new study. Services are vulnerable to disruptions from both hot and cold weather, with...2017-04-25 2190 0 -
Birmingham family inspired to support charity art installation
A charity art installation set to make Brindleyplace awash with colour is inspiring Birmingham families to donate as they remember loved ones lost. A local family who were supported by Birmingham’s St Mary’s Hospice in 2016...2017-04-20 1912 0 -
Brummies band together to feed homeless in city
On Saturday 8th April, local individuals, charities and organisations joined forces to provide food, clothes, live music and free haircuts for the homeless in Birmingham. On the day the far-right EDL demonstrate in the city...2017-04-20 2189 0 -
Charity Pioneer Shamim Mahmood looses battle with cancer
Many have paid homage to the founder of charity, Jannat ul Firdous, after she lost her rigorous battle with cancer during the Easter weekend. Thousands of mourners flocked to the humanitarian‘s funeral, held at Birmingham Central...2017-04-18 2408 0 -
Community responds to Britain First’s invasion of Alum Rock bookstore
The far right group members filmed themselves in the store in Alum Rock whilst aggressively accusing the owner of selling “extremist literature”. The barrage of abuse inflicted on the unsuspecting shop owner was due to an...2017-04-18 2380 0 -
Why Redknapp is a crucial appointment for Blues
Birmingham City have single handedly put themselves in a relegation scrap after their clueless board sacked Gary Rowett and since then the club have been in free fall. Appointing Zola soon after, well the rest is...2017-04-18 2600 0 -
“We stay united, we win. We divide, they win.”
A Local Birmingham Man was last night honoured by the British Government for his selfless work in the UK at the Muslim News Awards which started with an opening speech by PM Teresa May, congratulating the...2017-04-18 1714 0 -
PIA passengers blacklisted for disruptive behaviour
The plane was due to Birmingham from Pakistan Islamabad airport. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has blacklisted a number of passengers after they caused severe disruptions on the plane. The inbound flight towards Birmingham saw the passengers...2017-04-13 2373 0