Birmingham Civil Rights Institute says Alabama school system shows lack of commitment to diversity

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has called an Alabama school system’s response to complaints from a Jewish student that a teacher had classmates perform a Nazi salute ‘disconcerting’ and that it shows a lack of commitment to diversity.  While Mountain Brooks Schools issued a statement saying it was ‘deeply apologetic for the pain’ caused by … Read more

Faye Winter hints at romance between Love Island pal Liberty Poole and her DOI partner Joe Johnson

‘They’re lovely together!’ Faye Winter hints at romance between Love Island pal Liberty Poole and Dancing On Ice partner Joe Johnson and gushes he’s ‘the male version of her’ By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 00:19 GMT, 12 February 2022 | Updated: 01:07 GMT, 12 February 2022 Faye Winter has hinted at a romance between … Read more

Birmingham City fans protests against owners in march before Championship tie with Sheffield United

Birmingham City fans protest against owners in march before Championship tie with Sheffield United wearing white masks to represent ‘faceless owners’ making slow progress at the club Birmingham fans protested against their Chinese owners before Friday’s match Fans wore white facemasks to highlight the ‘faceless’ ownership of the club The owners are accused of doing … Read more

Autistic artist Dr William Willard reveals how he makes world’s smallest artwork

Autistic artist reveals how he creates record-breaking minute sculptures in the eye of a needle – visible only through a microscope – using an EYELASH as a paintbrush Dr Willard Wigan OBE, makes art visible only through a microscope, often using his own eyelashes as a paintbrush and his pulse to make tiny movements Appearing … Read more

Kevin Phillips appointed manager of seventh-tier South Shields

Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips is appointed manager of seventh-tier South Shields with ex-England striker ‘licking his lips’ at prospect of his first stint in the dug-out as club push for promotion from Northern Premier League Ex-England striker Kevin Phillips handed his first managerial role 48-year-old has been appointed boss of seventh-tier club South Shields Mariners … Read more

Freezing fog blankets the South East: Met Office warns of travel chaos

Forecasters today predicted the white stuff could hit the UK in two weeks’ time as a freezing Arctic blast is expected to bring snow flurries and temperatures of -5C. Heavy snow could blanket the capital before the end of the month, with most areas expecting a coating on January 30, according to forecaster WX Charts.  … Read more

Celtic are closing on a deal for Australia international Riley McGree

Celtic are closing on a deal for Australia international Riley McGree after impressing on loan at Birmingham City Celtic are said to be closing on a deal for Australia international Riley McGree The 23-year-old star has proved a firm favourite with Birmingham supporters  McGree made 30 appearances and scored three goals prior to his loan … Read more

‘So f***ing proud’: Jude Bellingham pays tribute to his younger brother Jobe

‘So f***ing proud’: Jude Bellingham pays tribute to his younger brother Jobe after the 16-year-old made his Birmingham City debut in their FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle Jude Bellingham paid tribute to his younger brother Jobe on social media Jobe made his Birmingham City debut on Saturday evening in the FA Cup Jobe was … Read more

Manchester United: Teden Mengi is set for a return to the Championship with Birmingham

Manchester United starlet Teden Mengi is set for a return to the Championship as the defender closes in on loan switch to Birmingham, a year on from impressing at Wayne Rooney’s Derby Man United starlet Teden Mengi is set for a loan move to Birmingham City  Mengi, 19, impressed when he went out on loan … Read more

This is what 66 looks like: Grandmother-of-seven says Pilates keeps her youthful 

This is what 66 looks like: Grandmother-of-seven says Pilates, swimming and lipstick keeps her youthful Beverly Sokolowski, 66, who lives in Birmingham, is a retired teacher Grandmother swims 20-30 lengths three to four times per week for stamina Wears red lipstick everyday like it’s her armour – as long as it’s on, she’s all right By Ciara … Read more