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West Midlands Mayor sends signal of support for broadcast services after touring Sutton Coldfield Transmitter
The Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority, Andy Street, has endorsed the importance of local TV and radio services after visiting the iconic Sutton Coldfield mast. Standing at 270 metres, the transmitter is recognised...2023-07-11 8044 0 -
MALABAR GOLD & DIAMONDS FORAYS INTO EUROPE; LAUNCHES 320TH SHOWROOM IN LONDON
Photo Caption: Ms. Lyn Brown, Labour MP from West Ham and Shadow Minister for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, inaugurated the first showroom of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Europe, which is the brand’s 320th outlet...2023-06-30 5107 0 -
This Year’s Big Muslim Variety Show: Spectacular Event in Aid of the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal
Get ready as Penny Appeal announces this year’s highly anticipated Big Muslim Variety Show, which returns for its latest instalment. This year’s show, set to kick off on Friday, 21st July 2023, promises to captivate audiences...2023-06-30 4909 0 -
Wales gift-shop removes Lord Ganesha socks after Hindu protest
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...2023-06-30 3490 0 -
More diverse mix of housing set to be delivered in Perry Barr after planning permission is varied
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...2023-06-16 5021 0 -
Expect Respect – Birmingham road workers share their stories in a plea to end the abuse they face
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...2023-06-12 7110 0 -
Scrap metal helps council to support fundraising efforts at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity
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...2023-05-31 9728 0 -
Action Against Hunger’s Conflict and Hunger campaign launches
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...2023-05-30 4648 0 -
Penny Appeal CEO, Ridwana Wallace-Laher, Highlights Resilience and Optimism at Aspen Institute UK’s Masterclass
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...2023-05-24 6590 0 -
Birmingham wins an eleventh consecutive Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award
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...2023-05-23 1973 0
