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Unforgettable Summer Fun at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the perfect green family destination this summer, offering a series of engaging events and fun activities designed to entertain and inspire visitors of all ages. From enchanting theatrical performances to engaging...2024-08-15 15175 0 -
Drive to make social homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient gathers pace
Birmingham City Council has retrofitted around a quarter of the homes identified as part of an ambitious project to make council homes greener, warmer and more energy efficient. Around 550 homes have been improved so far...2024-08-08 17640 0 -
Mosques to be offered new emergency security
The new rapid response process means mosques at risk of violent disorder can be offered additional security personnel, providing communities with vital support and reassurance. This will boost the work already being done by local police forces to protect these important places of worship. Under the...2024-08-07 8255 0 -
‘Nazis not welcome in Birmingham’ say campaigners ahead of far-right riot planned for city
Protesters came out in Birmingham yesterday (Sunday 4 August) defiant against a planned visit to the city by far-right thugs, following national riots over the weekend. As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with...2024-08-05 4053 0 -
UK’s leading storage company opens new location in Birmingham
Leading storage provider, Space Station, will officially open its new site in Garretts Green, with 450 new units. The recently built Birmingham site, officially opened its doors on the 24th June and will showcase a number...2024-07-05 10066 0 -
University of Birmingham rises four places in global rankings
The University of Birmingham has improved its position amongst the best-performing research-intensive universities in the world – rising four places in the QS World University Rankings. Now ranked at 80 in the prestigious global ranking, which...2024-06-20 12204 0 -
Future Aviation Forum 2024 in Riyadh opens the door to global investments in Saudi Arabia.
The King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosted the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 from May 20–22, 2024, with the theme “Elevating Global Connectivity.” Under the auspices of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, custodian...2024-06-02 9547 0 -
This Town stars, musicians and fans mark 45 years of 2-Tone at special BBC event
Actors from the Steven Knight drama This Town joined members of pioneering British bands The Specials, The Selecter, and The Beat in marking the 45th anniversary of 2 Tone music at a special BBC event. ...2024-05-10 23691 0 -
12-Year-Old Trailblazer Makes History as Young Achiever Award Finalist at British Muslim Awards
Remarkable 12-year-old Maryam Jazeem has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Young Achiever Award at the prestigious 11th Annual British Muslim Awards. Recognized for her exceptional achievements across various fields, Maryam stands out as the...2024-05-09 16265 0 -
Tributes Paid to Ex Lord Mayor Of Birmingham Following Death
Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham Chaudhry Rashid has been remembered fondly following his passing. Throughout his diverse career, Mr. Rashid represented Small Heath and Nechells wards and served as a magistrate. He was deeply involved in...2024-05-02 17677 0