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Aston University engineering graduate launches first AI powered grill
Graduate Suraj Sudera created an AI powered grill to cook the perfect steak. His love of engineering led him to create the device called Perfecta™ He founded Birmingham based start-up SEERGRILLS which applies AI and advanced...2023-10-04 3878 0 -
Family pleads for ‘justice and closure’ 18 years after unsolved murder
Image Credit: WMP 18 years ago Mohammed Yasin 50, was fatally shot close to his front door at his home on Whitehall Road in Bordesley Green. On the anniversary of their relative’s unsolved murder almost twenty...2023-10-03 5958 0 -
Mobile phone use to be banned in schools in England
Mobile phone use should be banned in schools across England to improve behaviour, the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan announced. New guidance from the Department for Education will back head teachers in banning mobile phone use throughout the school...2023-10-02 11256 0 -
Dolphin Centre in Ward End reopens after £2m refurbishment
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Dolphin Centre in Ward End following a major refurbishment. The £2m project, delivered for Birmingham City Council by Building Services Now Limited, has brought a wide range of improvements...2023-10-02 1464 0 -
University holds second Gender Equality in Higher Education Symposium
65 people met online to hear about experiences and lessons learnt from gender equality work in higher education Speakers from Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan, India, Nigeria and the UK brought international perspectives Despite cultural and religious...2023-09-30 2198 0 -
Supporting cities to improve food justice
MUFPP is an international agreement on urban food policies signed by over 200 cities from all over the world. Birmingham City Council has been serving as an MUFPP Steering Committee member for the past two years....2023-09-26 6248 0 -
Turning laughter into meaningful change For Morocco and Libya
The American comedy legend Preacher Moss returns to the UK to headline the Super Muslim Comedy Tour 2023, which celebrates the comedic powers of superheroes and their side-splitting performances. This year sees Fathiya Saleh, Abdullah Afzal, Omar Badawy, Jeff Mirza, Muhsin Yesilada, Farhan Solo , Salman...2023-09-23 3586 0 -
Alpha Research Exposes Cost of Living’s Alarming Impact on West Midlands Billpayers
Record high energy bills are taking a negative toll on the wellbeing of West Midlands billpayers, with six in 10 (61%) admitting to being worried about fuel poverty, and those the most concerned falling within the...2023-09-22 2898 0 -
BIRMINGHAM CHARITY SUPPORTS MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS
Birmingham charity workers have described the dignity and resilience shown by survivors of the Morocco earthquake as they look to rebuild their lives.More than 2,800 people were killed and entire villages reduced to rubble in the...2023-09-20 1559 0 -
PLANNING SUBMITTED FOR NEXT WILD NEW LODGES
West Midland Safari Park has submitted planning for the next stage of their long-term development strategy, which includes luxury lodges overlooking new hippo and African wild dog environments. Four lodges will offer incredible views of African...2023-09-20 934 0