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DEC Afghanistan Crisis Appeal raises £9.5 million in first 24 hours as well-known figures urge public to “act fast
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for desperate Afghan families facing extreme hunger this winter has raised £9.5 million in its first 24 hours. With donations still coming in, high profile supporters including Gillian Anderson have called on...2021-12-17 2608 0 -
Electric bikes available to hire for the first time in Birmingham
From 8 December 2021, electric bikes may be hired from any of Birmingham’s 85 docking stations situated in the most popular areas. Ebike hire is part of the Birmingham Transport Plan to lower pollution and increase health by...2021-12-07 1425 0 -
DC’s BATMAN IS COMING TO TOWN
Batman will be touring a Batman inspired Christmas van, as an alternative to Santa’s grotto this year The Caped Crusader will first appear in Gotham , a small village in the East Midlands, and will then...2021-12-07 3054 0 -
SIKH WOMEN’S AID PUBLISHES FIRST EVER INSIGHTS INTO SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE SIKH/PANJABI COMMUNITY
On Tuesday 23rd November, West Midlands based community welfare organisation, Sikh Women’s Aid released the first ever report that looks to evidence and examine the prevalence and impact of domestic and sexual violence in the Sikh/Panjabi...2021-12-01 3339 0 -
How Birmingham will be Bold through its Commonwealth Games legacy
A document detailing how Birmingham City Council plans to maximise the Proud Host City status for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published. Delivering a Bold Legacy for Birmingham is the council’s legacy plan for the...2021-12-01 3143 0 -
Working with communities to improve digital inclusion
Working with local communities the city council has launched the Birmingham Digital Inclusion Strategy. It is aimed at ensuring that all our citizens can better use the opportunities that online digital services can bring to support...2021-11-30 2161 0 -
Birmingham recognised for work on Living Wage
Birmingham has been recognised for making Birmingham a Living Wage City. This follows Birmingham City Council and local employers’ work to ensure their staff are paid a real Living Wage that helps meet every day needs....2021-11-25 1557 0 -
Birmingham gears up for round 2 of the big hackathon
IT developers are invited to take part in an exciting Hackathon event looking for solutions to support Adult Education Services. Following a successful event in January, Birmingham City Council will be hosting the Big Birmingham Hackathon-Round...2021-11-24 1018 0 -
Cinder’aliyah – The Great Muslim Panto tour tickets sell out in 48 hours – more dates announced due to massive demand!
Yes, that’s right, a Muslim Cinderella story, the world’s only Muslim Pantomime run by the international charity Penny Appeal has sold out in under 48 hours. Almost 10,000 tickets were sold, and an additional 5000 tickets have just...2021-11-23 1502 0 -
British Curry Day commemorates forefathers
Curry houses are commemorating the forefathers who introduced millions of Britons to a taste of the subcontinent. British Curry Day has been launched to mark those who came to Britain from the 1960s – opening restaurants...2021-11-23 1918 0
