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Birmingham’s role as Proud Host City for the Commonwealth Games to be showcased at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Birmingham’s status a Proud Host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is celebrated in the city council’s entry for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. A mixture of flowers grown at the council’s own nurseries and...2022-05-12 950 0 -
Indian manufacturing giant’s partnership with UK university transforms former school into business innovation hub
A ceremonial plaque has been unveiled at a renovated former school building to mark the first phase of the opening of a ground-breaking business innovation centre in India in a partnership between Birmingham City University (UK)...2022-05-05 2142 0 -
Edgbaston Stadium and Green Lane Masjid unite for Eid prayers in Birmingham
Edgbaston Stadium hosted one of the biggest Eid al-Fitr celebrations in the country as it welcomed around 2,000 visitors for prayers through a partnership with Birmingham’s Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC). Staged on Edgbaston’s...2022-05-04 1234 0 -
Mayor’s Vaisakhi celebrations bring together members of West Midland’s Sikh community
Members of West Midland’s Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi with the Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street. The event, which was held at NatWest’s offices in Birmingham, marked the annual spring harvest celebrations celebrated by Sikhs. Mayor...2022-05-01 1095 0 -
Mashkura Begum responds to David Cameron’s claim Prevent opposition is “enabling terrorism”
David Cameron has claimed people who oppose Prevent are fuelling terrorism but Mashkura Begum, who is openly critical of Prevent, feels Cameron’s views are part of the problem, adding to a climate of demonising ordinary Muslims...2022-04-29 2054 0 -
Edgbaston to host Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Green Lane Masjid
Edgbaston Stadium is partnering with Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) to host Eid al-Fitr celebrations on its Colts (training) Ground. Eid is expected to fall on either Sunday 1 May or Monday 2 May,...2022-04-28 1998 0 -
GET EID READY WITH ASDA!
With Eid around the corner, and the first one in two years where families can come together to celebrate, Asda would like to help you prepare a feast like never before to make it a celebration...2022-04-28 3044 0 -
Ramadan Midnight Cricket League returns to Edgbaston
Edgbaston Stadium celebrated the return of the Ramadan Midnight Cricket League by staging an Iftar that brought together local cricketers, coaches and Club staff to enjoy the community spirit of Ramadan before the cricket got underway....2022-04-27 2856 0 -
Buckinghamshire Man Running over 375km during Ramadan to Raise Money for Charity!
57-year-old Amjad Mahmood has set himself the enormous task of running over 350km during the holy month of Ramadan, driven by his commitment to supporting international humanitarian charity, Penny Appeal. Despite fasting from sunrise to sunset...2022-04-26 1569 0 -
More than 4,000 Miles Pledged and Rising – Charity Supporters Step Up For Airbase Challenge
Fitness fanatics across the region have pledged to cover in excess of 4,000 miles in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Airbase Challenge. The virtual event launched in 2021 as part of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations....2022-04-26 808 0
