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News from the BMA: Covid-19 infections will continue to spiral, and the death rate will rise
Covid-19 infections will continue to spiral, and the death rate will rise, without more restrictions and enforced social distancing measures says the BMA. Following the Prime Minister’s admission today that the UK is experiencing a ‘second...2020-09-23 1221 0 -
Faith leaders urge region’s communities to remain vigilant
Faith leaders have joined with health chiefs in urging the region’s communities to remain vigilant in the fight against coronavirus and stay safe by following new rules and guidelines introduced this week. Laws preventing social gatherings...2020-09-23 1132 0 -
Photography graduate’s digital distancing project opens up a whole new world
Aabidah Shah, 23, born in New York and raised in Birmingham, has graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Photography, overcoming personal and professional challenges to achieve her ambition of becoming a photographer and an...2020-09-22 1216 0 -
Joint Statement on Hospitality sector from Birmingham, Sandwell & Solihull Councils
Across Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull we are seeing cases of Covid-19 rise and therefore it is essential that hospitality venues take all possible steps to ensure customers are safe when visiting. From this week there are...2020-09-18 1388 0 -
Alexander Stadium contractor awards £15,000 to city good causes
The winners for the first round of the You Matter Communities Community Fund have been announced. McLaughlin & Harvey, the lead contractor for Birmingham City Council at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment, has finalised 17 community projects...2020-09-15 1419 0 -
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market closed for 2020
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have confirmed that the popular festive event will not take place this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The market, which attracts around 5 million visitors a year,...2020-09-11 1247 0 -
International writing competition for women and girls from diverse communities in Birmingham
MY CITY, MY HOME Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage, one of the UK’s leading arts development agencies, announces the launch of MY CITY, MY HOME, a major, specially commissioned, international writing competition for women and...2020-09-11 1591 0 -
The Battle of Britain
What was the Battle of Britain? The Battle of Britain was a decisive air battle between Britain and Germany in the Second World War, which took place between July and October 1940. How did the Battle of Britain begin? Germany,...2020-09-04 1502 0 -
West Midlands e-scooter trial to launch next week
Swedish company Voi has been appointed to operate e-scooters in the West Midlands, it was announced today. The trial will launch to the public in Birmingham and Coventry next week and be rolled-out across the...2020-09-04 1954 0 -
Lessons Of History Motivate Jewish Man To Protest In Solidarity With Uighur Muslims
An Orthodox Jewish man in London, England has been organizing regular protests in support of Uighur Muslims outside a branch of the Chinese Embassy to the U.K. Andrew, who doesn’t want his surname revealed for reasons...2020-08-31 1293 0