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 known as …
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. …
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 …
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 …
When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s …
In the late 1990s, in the heart of Birmingham, a frightening incident unfolded that would change the life of Nigel Bromage forever. A young black father, surrounded by a hostile group of racists near the law courts, was saved …
Stepping through the Ladies Entrance of Birmingham Central Mosque, I felt a mix of anticipation and reflection as I prepared to meet two significant figures: Imam Mohammed Asad of Birmingham Central Mosque and Archbishop …
Hundreds of Moseley residents braved the chilly weather to witness the removal of British flags that had been placed on lampposts earlier in the week. The flags, installed by the group Raise The Colours on Wednesday, aimed to …
Several countries have announced their decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 following Israel’s confirmed participation in the competition. The announcement has sparked controversy amid ongoing geopolitical …