A Meeting of Faiths: What I Discovered Sitting with Birmingham’s Imam and Archbishop Friday, March 13, 2026 birmingham interfaith imam archbishop religion faith unity community respect diversity 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 … Read More
Birmingham Named One of Europe’s Fastest Growing Cities, Surpassing Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham europe growth culture urbandevelopment hs2 reputation infrastructure diversity politics Birmingham has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing and most talked-about cities, outpacing well-established capitals like Prague, Oslo, and Rotterdam. Despite facing recent challenges and negative headlines, the city’s … Read More
Alison Hammond’s Dream Role: From This Morning to Bridgerton Cameo Sunday, March 1, 2026 alisonhammond bridgerton thismorning television acting podcast diversity ladydanbury netflix presenting Since rising to fame on Big Brother in 2002, Alison Hammond has built a successful career as a television presenter, hosting shows from ITV’s This Morning to The Great British Bake Off. Alongside her presenting work, Alison … Read More
Hundreds Gather in Moseley to Witness Removal of British Flags from Lampposts Sunday, February 8, 2026 moseley flags community patriotism inclusion division residents unity diversity protest 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 … Read More
First Black Female England Footballer Kerry Davis Awarded MBE in Staffordshire’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 kerrydavis mbe football diversity staffordshire newyearhonours womeninsport englandfootball community honours sport Kerry Davis, Staffordshire’s trailblazing footballer and the first Black woman to represent England at the international level, has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Recognised for her remarkable … Read More
Miss England Finalists Embrace Change to Showcase Diverse Careers at Midland Event Saturday, November 22, 2025 missengland womenempowerment careers ambition diversity femininity stem finalists wolverhampton pageant This week’s Miss England grand final, held at the Grand Station in Wolverhampton, celebrates a historic shift as finalists trade traditional evening gowns for their work and academic attire. The competition aims to highlight … Read More