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New Data Reveals Where UK Muslims Are Struggling the Most Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Muslim Charity, National Zakat Foundation (NZF), has revealed that Muslims in Bradford, Liverpool and Manchester are most in need of financial support. Amid the cost of living crisis, the charity has seen an influx of over 2,000 applications...2022-07-18 620 0 -
Srebrenica Memorial Day 2022
The Leaders of Birmingham City Council’s Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups made this joint statement to mark Srebrenica Memorial Day. Councillors Ian Ward, Robert Alden and Jon Hunt said: “This month marks the 27th anniversary of...2022-07-15 485 0 -
THE BALANCE
The Balance is the untold story of the Islamic entertainment industry. It charts the rise of this fledgling industry from very difficult and humble beginnings, to the global multi billion-dollar phenomenon that it is today. Our...2022-07-07 1521 0 -
Ditch It for Dhul Hijjah: Muslim School Children Give Up Treats During Holy Month to Combat Food Poverty
School children are set to take part in a fundraiser this July created by food poverty charity, Charity Right, named Ditch It for Dhul Hijjah. Children in schools across Bradford, London and Blackburn will be giving up...2022-07-05 1860 0 -
Ciao Aperol! Picture-perfect Piazza Aperol creates a corner of Italy in BirminghamÂ
As the UK embraces the joy of the al fresco lifestyle this summer, Aperol – the iconic Italian Aperitivo – is reimagining a stunning Italian square in the heart of Birmingham with Piazza Aperol, a modern...2022-07-05 1779 0 -
Human Appeal and FareShare join forces to alleviate hunger in the UK
Humanitarian NGO Human Appeal has partnered with FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis in the UK. The food distribution collaboration will cover the UK’s West...2022-07-05 1386 0 -
Winning designs for Proud Host City presentation items revealed
Two manufacturing businesses from the city are benefitting from an opportunity to support the council’s role in welcoming VIPs and dignitaries during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Last year, designers, manufacturers and tradespeople were invited to...2022-07-04 912 0 -
OUTSTANDING YOUNG HERO IN Bolton RECEIVES AWARD IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS DIANA
Milan Paul Kumar, aged 9, from Bolton has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award.  Established in memory of Diana, Princess of...2022-07-04 961 0 -
Planning excellence celebrated at RTPI ceremony
It was a night of wins for Birmingham City Council at the RTPI West Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence 2022 on hosted on the 30th June. Honours were awarded to the council as follows: Smethwick to...2022-07-04 1005 0 -
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Launches Volunteer Recruitment Drive
A lifesaving charity that provides pre-hospital care to critically ill and injured patients is making a plea to local people to volunteer time to help keep its charity shops open.  A recent report by the...2022-06-27 1333 0
