Why Birmingham Must Stop Raise the Colours Flaggers Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham raisethecolours flags patriotism intimidation division community racism unity protest Another Facebook livestream from Ryan Bridge, leader of the West Midlands group Raise the Colours, has once again made its way onto my work feeds. This group, under the guise of patriotism, is plastering Birmingham with Union … Read More
Campaign Group Rises to Protect Walsall Woodland from School Development Friday, April 24, 2026 walsall reedswood woodland school development environment protest community traffic conservation A new grassroots campaign group, Keep Reedswood Green – Say No to School Development Site, has formed in Walsall, driven by residents opposing the planned construction of a new school on Reedswood Park. Their inaugural … Read More
'I Returned to Birmingham and One Thing Absolutely Gutted Me' Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham flags racism community equality migration protest diversity council law Tony Dowling, who now lives in Tyne and Wear, recently returned to Birmingham to attend his mother’s funeral. What he encountered on the city’s streets left him feeling deeply disturbed and disappointed. Throughout many parts … Read More
Akhmed Yakoob Questioned by Police Following Israeli Flag Burning at Iran Protest Monday, March 9, 2026 akhmedyakoob iran protest israeliflag westmidlandspolice politicalactivism birmingham humanrights middleeast publicorder Akhmed Yakoob, a controversial lawyer and political activist, was interrogated by West Midlands Police after participating in a heated protest concerning the ongoing Iran crisis. During the demonstration, held outside a … Read More
Foreign Office Advises UK Tourists to Limit Movements Amid Heightened Security Risks Friday, March 6, 2026 fcdo pakistan travel security protest middleeast flight disruption advisory uk The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel advisory for UK nationals traveling to Pakistan, reflecting escalating tensions in the Middle East region. Updated guidance, posted on … Read More
Alan Cumming Returns OBE Citing ‘Toxicity of Empire’ Ahead of Hosting BAFTAs Sunday, February 22, 2026 alancumming obe britishempire baftas lgbtq monarchy celebrity protest awards history Alan Cumming, the acclaimed actor and host of the popular series The Traitors, made headlines by returning his Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour in 2023. This decision came after deep reflection sparked … Read More