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Hydrocephalus Awareness Week: Mum Reveals Impact Condition Has Had On Life
A mum diagnosed with a potentially fatal brain condition more than two years after a Hospital Trust failed to spot a tumour is calling for lessons to be learned. Samia Tahir has now spoken for the...2022-03-14 1093 0 -
MAK HALAL CONTINUES TO EXPAND
The UK’s most vibrant Halal burger chain is set to open 10 stores by late 2022. Since launching back in 2016 Mak Halal has opened four branches in Birmingham. In 2021 they began to take their...2022-03-14 1509 0 -
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Named as Finalist for National Film Award
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award alongside other charitable causes. The charity’s film, produced in collaboration with creative agency DRPG, is now through to the final round following a...2022-03-11 1363 0 -
Government backs innovative businesses with new £150 million loan scheme
Some of the UK’s most innovative businesses are set to benefit from a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150 million to support their research and development projects, the government announced today. The loans...2022-03-10 1694 0 -
Birmingham to develop an online portal to help women suffering domestic abuse
Birmingham City Council is to launch an online portal where women experiencing domestic abuse can find advice and information on support services as part of its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign. Birmingham was chosen as one...2022-03-08 1073 0 -
Her Majesty Sends Her Gratitude to Walthamstow Food Bank
Wednesday 2nd March saw The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, who is the personal representative Queen Elizabeth II, in Greater London, visited the PL84U AL-SUFFA food bank in Walthamstow. The food bank, which is supported by...2022-03-06 1124 0 -
Birmingham City Council celebrates National Empty Homes Week
Each year National Empty Homes Week, which this year runs from Monday 28 February until Sunday 6 March, highlights the need to bring empty homes back into use and tackle their negative impact on neighbourhoods In...2022-02-28 1460 0 -
Punjabi music and poetry superstar in exclusive visit to UK university
Acclaimed Indian singer, musician, actor and poet Sartinder Sartaaj visited Birmingham City University to meet and speak with staff and students ahead of a sold out UK tour. Following a tour of the £57m state-of-the-art Royal...2022-02-28 1581 0 -
Have a Ramadan to Remember with Asda
This year, Asda are preparing to celebrate their biggest Ramadan yet with more great deals, more of your favourite products, and an easier shopping experience than ever. As we can finally celebrate Sehris and Iftars together...2022-02-26 1510 0 -
Students dish out over 500 free meals as part of annual Sikh celebration
Students in Birmingham served up more than 500 free meals as part of an important Sikh tradition earlier this week. Birmingham City University Students’ Union and its Sikh Society hosted the ‘Langar on Campus’ in the...2022-02-25 709 0