'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
Birmingham Bin Worker Faces Losing Home Amid Ongoing Labour Council Dispute Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More
Additional Arrest Made During ‘Anti-Zionist’ Event in Moseley Sunday, February 8, 2026 arrest moseley birmingham antizionist police publicorder protest investigation socialmedia community West Midlands Police have made a second arrest following a coordinated operation at the launch of the ‘Anti-Zionist Movement’ event held today at The Old Print Works in Moseley, Birmingham. Earlier in the day, officers … Read More