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Public urged not to touch sick or dead birds – as avian influenza confirmed by Defra in Birmingham
Confirmed cases of Avian Flu have been discovered within the wild bird population in the city. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have confirmed...2022-01-16 1075 0 -
New support grant for businesses amid Omicron concerns
Birmingham City Council is continuing to deliver its mission to support independent businesses with a new round of business grants. Following the Government’s latest announcement, businesses impacted by Omicron in Birmingham can now apply for the funding...2022-01-15 1426 0 -
Changes announced to self-isolation guidance
The Government have announced from Monday 17 January 2022, the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19 will change. This means people can leave isolation on the sixth day, providing they test negative on...2022-01-13 2194 0 -
Cat and Mouse game ends up in Court for trader selling illegal tobacco
The director of a former Walsall shop, where more than 6000 illegal cigarettes and over 1kg of hand-rolling tobacco was discovered in August 2018, has finally been brought to justice. Ramen Amini appeared before Walsall Magistrates...2022-01-12 2037 0 -
Jigsaw Birmingham Dignity Distribution – HOW MUCH IS YOUR SISTERS DIGNITY WORTH?
HOW MUCH IS YOUR SISTERS DIGNITY WORTH? “It’s very sad, it’s humiliating. Women are using tissue papers (as sanitary pads). Some of them are cutting their childs diapers in two, some use newspapers, some use old...2022-01-11 1914 0 -
BIRMINGHAM’S ACTIVE CLINIC CELEBRATES FIVE SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF BUSINESS
Active Clinic, based on Birmingham’s Hagley Road, recently celebrated five years in business with a lavish party attended by VIP guests, celebrities, and sports stars including Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councilor Muhammad Afzal, Love Island’s Idris...2021-12-22 647 0 -
New survey reveals Winterbourne is one of Birmingham’s most popular places to ‘take a breath’
The survey, commissioned by Taskforce for Lung Health, invited local residents to name their favourite city location where they can enjoy their own breathing space, as part of a brand-new awareness campaign around lung health. Winterbourne, part...2021-08-31 1816 0 -
Nottingham brewery apologizes after Hindu protest over goddess Kali image on beer
Langley Mill (Nottingham, England) based Bang the Elephant (BTE) Brewing Co. has apologized after Hindu protest over using Hindu goddess Kali’s image on its East India Porter beer can; calling it “highly inappropriate”. BTE Brewing...2021-08-21 1187 0 -
Volunteers praised for their efforts to achieve cleaner, greener streets
Residents and community groups have been praised by Birmingham City Council for their long-term dedication to keeping their neighbourhoods looking as good as possible. For many years the council has supported people with a passion for...2021-08-10 1560 0 -
Award-winning highways scheme completes in Stechford
The circa £13 million Iron Lane junction improvements scheme has enhanced links to employment sites and local retail, reduced congestion and provided improved facilities for cycling and walking. The works commenced in March 2019 and saw...2021-08-09 1436 0
