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READY, SET, GO: ALDI AND BROWNLEE BROTHERS HOST MINI-TRIATHLON FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS
Birmingham primary school pupils took part in a mini-triathlon last week as part of an event hosted by the Brownlee Foundation and Britain’s fifth-largest supermarket Aldi.  Olympic triathlete stars and founders of the Brownlee Foundation,...2022-06-27 1973 0 -
Big Issue Invest backs multi-million pound scheme to help refugees in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands
Big Issue Invest, the investment arm of the Big Issue, is backing a multi-million pound scheme to help improve the lives of refugees living in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands  For refugees arriving in the...2022-06-27 1446 0 -
PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMY CLASSMATES TAUGHT CRUCIAL LIFE LESSONS THROUGH FIRST AID WORKSHOP
Savlon – the UK’s #1 Antiseptic Cream* – has partnered with Mini First Aid to host lifesaving first aid workshops for children, with Peter & Paul Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton selected to receive a free...2022-06-24 1562 0 -
Major new initiative tackling sexual violence in music venues and clubs launched
A new UK-wide initiative working with music venues, clubs and industry to tackle sexual violence through a framework of support, guidance and technology officially launched today. Â Safer Dance, created by Birmingham City University graduate Sam...2022-06-24 936 0 -
BRAND NEW GLOBAL MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE TO PREMIERE NEW WORKS AS PART OF REFUGEE WEEK FESTIVAL
A brand-new music Ensemble for young people from migrant communities living in Birmingham has been chosen to perform in the 20th edition of Celebrating Sanctuary’s Birmingham Refugee Week Festival on Saturday 25th June. Just three months after the Ensemble’s...2022-06-20 784 0 -
Thousands of children and young people visit Birmingham City University’s Inspired Family Day
Thousands of young curious minds flocked to Birmingham City University to take part in its Inspired Family Day providing a plethora of fun and creative activities including a book reading and signing by its Chancellor Sir...2022-06-20 731 0 -
Modeshift STARS for active travel awarded to St Basils
St Basils, an organisation that works with young homeless people in Birmingham, has gained Modeshift STARS accreditation for its efforts to encourage active travel. Cllr Liz Clements, cabinet member for transport, presented the team with the...2022-06-18 1027 0 -
TORTILLA TO OPEN SECOND BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT IN JULY
Tortilla, the UK’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, will open the doors of its 51st restaurant, located by Birmingham New Street station, at 82-83 New Street, Birmingham (B2 4BA), on Friday 1st July. This will be the brand’s...2022-06-17 1762 0 -
International football icon Paul Pogba becomes Brand Ambassador for Islamic fintech company
Wahed Inc. (Wahed), a global Islamic fintech company, announced that French professional footballer Paul Pogba has joined them as an investor and brand ambassador. He will be joining current brand ambassadors, UFC Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov and...2022-06-12 3305 0 -
University launches business bootcamp for students and graduates
Birmingham City University has launched STEAM Hatchery, an intensive training programme, to give 60 participants the opportunity to turn their business dream into a reality with the help of expert mentorship and part of a £10,000...2022-06-12 2759 0
