A Racist Killed My Father and Islamophobia Has Worsened Since Saturday, April 11, 2026 islamophobia terrorism racism extremism birmingham hatecrime forgiveness justice neonazi muslimcommunity Thirteen years ago this month, Birmingham grandfather Haji Mohammed Saleem was stabbed to death while walking home from Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath. His killer was Pavlo Lapshyn, a white supremacist from Ukraine who had … 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
The Four Words That Make Brummies Uncomfortable: A Deeper Look at Identity in Birmingham Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham identity diversity racism culture community heritage ethnicity inclusion youth If I asked you, “Where are you from?” what would your answer be? It seems like such a straightforward question, yet over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how much weight those four words carry—and how they can make people … Read More
Drunk Driver Apologizes After Racial and Homophobic Abuse Toward Officers Monday, March 23, 2026 drinkdriving hatecrime harassment apology racism homophobia sentencing intoxication police discrimination George Garvey, 30, admitted to being heavily intoxicated when police found him in the driver’s seat of a running car on Dickens Heath Road, Solihull, on March 2. Following his arrest, Garvey verbally abused two officers with … Read More
The Redemption of Nigel Bromage: From Far-Right Extremist to Advocate for Unity Sunday, March 15, 2026 deradicalisation extremism birmingham combat18 far-right racism rehabilitation community unity activism 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 … Read More
The Birmingham Criminals Sentenced in 2025 for Inciting Racial Conflict Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More