Teachers Strike Continues at 'Outstanding' Nishkam High School Over Curriculum Changes Thursday, July 16, 2026 strike curriculum education birmingham nishkam teachers ofsted neu school protest Teachers at Nishkam High School in Handsworth, Birmingham—an institution rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted—have voted to strike for the remainder of the summer term and into the next academic year. The strike is a … Read More
Council Workers Remove England Flags Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final Against Argentina Wednesday, July 15, 2026 england worldcup portsmouth flags council firesafety argentina protest nationalpride football sport Local residents in Portsmouth have reacted with anger after council workers were seen removing England flags from balconies ahead of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The flag removals took place on … Read More
Inmate on 'Dirty Protest' Throws Urine at Officers at HMP Featherstone Sunday, July 5, 2026 inmate prison protest hmpfeatherstone urine assault prisonstaff defiance security correctional Dean Lack, an inmate at HMP Featherstone, located near Wolverhampton, engaged in a disturbing act of defiance during his time behind bars. While participating in a ‘dirty protest,’ Lack tricked prison officers … Read More
Birmingham Chip Shop Owner Urges Unity Ahead of Far-Right Protest Friday, June 19, 2026 birmingham sikh unity farright protest community multiculturalism hatecrime society takeaway Nassar Iqbal, the well-known owner of Hot Spot takeaway in Birmingham’s Billesley area, has called on the public to “grow up” and reject hate ahead of a planned Far Right protest in the city. Iqbal, affectionately … Read More
Birmingham Faith Leaders Unite to Condemn Racism Ahead of Britain First Rally Thursday, June 18, 2026 birmingham faith unity racism protest britainfirst diversity counterprotest community peace In a powerful display of unity, faith leaders from Birmingham’s diverse religious communities have joined forces to denounce racism and advocate for peace ahead of a far-right rally organized by Britain First this weekend. … Read More
Britain First Comes to Birmingham — But Hate Won't Solve Our Problems Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham britainfirst immigration diversity unity hate politics costofliving community protest This weekend, Birmingham will once again be the stage for a political demonstration as supporters of Britain First gather in the city. As editor of BirminghamLive, I have spent years hearing directly from residents across our … Read More