I Am Birmingham

13/12/2024

A festive fairground ride has crashed in city centre, injuring several people (12.12.2024).

At least one person was taken to hospital eleven assessed by medics on the scene after the ride "failed and crashed", according to the West Midlands Fire Service.

Officers and paramedics attended the scene at Centenary Square, Birmingham, at 7.30pm on Thursday after the ride dropped to ground level “whilst in operation”, according to the fire service. The 'Star Flyer' ride appears to be the attraction which malfunctioned and collapsed.

The Fair has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police with officers on site, and all fairground rides are currently inoperative.

20/11/2024

community members congregated in the city's Gay Village this evening to mark Transgender Day Of Remembrance, reflecting on trans individuals who have lost their lives this past year, and to celebrate the lives of those who continue to struggle for equality and against transphobia. Features Kim Taylor from Trans Pride Birmingham.

19/09/2024

A private taxi caught fire this morning around 10:30am near the Asda supermarket in Bordesley Green close to Imperial Road, .

Sounds of explosion from the burning taxi were heard and witnesses at the scene say the driver managed to escape unhurt.

Two ambulance crews and a fire engine arrived at the scene following the fire, and the road partially closed off to traffic.

The no.97 bus service has been rerouted to Green Lane, and police have advised motorists to take alternative routes to avoid delays as emergency services attend to the fire.

Local residents are advised to shut their windows as thick plumes of smoke spread around the area.

(Photo: AH)

18/09/2024

Preparations are currently underway in Broad Street for the annual Conservative Party conference in .

Broad Street will be closed between Oozells Way and Lyon Queensway while the conference takes place at the ICC.

The partial road closure and traffic restrictions will start on Tuesday 24th September and continue until Friday 4th October.

Bus services will also be impacted and passengers are advised to check with West Midlands Travel for updates and route changes.

(Photo: HSJ)

18/09/2024

A photograph of tonight's supermoon - known as the 'Blue Moon' - over the skies of Birmingham.

A supermoon event takes place when a full lunar phase lines up with a close orbit around the Earth.

During a supermoon the full Moon shines brighter and looks bigger across the night skies.

A partial lunar eclipse is also due to begin at 3:12am BST on Wednesday morning and end at 4:15am BST.

(Photo: Rangzeb Hussain)

06/09/2024

Streets flooded and roads closed as burst water main causes chaos in ...

This was the scene earlier today as families waded through flooded streets in Birmingham following a major water leak on Stratford Road. Severn Trent has

06/09/2024

Severn Trent has confirmed that a burst main water pipe in the Sparkhill region of resulted in residents being left without water and local schools forced to close on Friday morning.

Residents as far away as Bordesley Green and Small Heath suffered low water pressure, and in some cases no water at all for a couple of hours. People have also complained that water is discoloured in some households.

Road closures are in place in Stratford Road near Knowle Road as West Midlands Fire Service and water engineers work to stop homes and businesses being flooded.

Local streets and pavements are flooded and residents forced to walk through ankle-deep water to their homes.

West Midlands Fire Service are pumping the excess water into the nearby River Cole.

West Midlands Police advised motorists to avoid the affected area, and diversions are currently in place as emergency services continue to work at the scene of the incident as night draws in.

Couches, taxis and bus services are also being diverted.

(Photograph: Rangzeb Hussain).

29/08/2024

Anti-cuts and pro-Palestinian protests have taken place this evening outside a regional Labour Party 'celebration' in , attended by officials including West Midlands mayor Richard Parker.
We spoke to Labour councillor Martin Brooks about why local residents are angry.

24/08/2024

▶️ Muslim and migrant women in are embracing self-defence lessons amid a rise in far-right violence in the UK.

The women are being joined by local residents as they learn about protecting themselves, and deescalating racist verbal and physical threats.

23/08/2024

A protest vigil is held in Britain to show solidarity with the 31-year-old victim of a r**e-murder in a hospital in , India.

The UK activists and local residents gathered in 's Chamberlain Square in memory of the female victim, as angry protests and strikes continue to spread across India, calling for justice following the incident.

19/08/2024

musician Johnny Kowalski joins local residents at a gathering of resilience and unity against a rumoured far-right and ' ' presence in the city, showing solidarity with the local population.

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

19/08/2024

Police support officers pull aside a man being accused by event organisers of threatening to cut the wires on their speaker system during a community solidarity protest in encouraging and celebrating unity in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, Black and brown people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

19/08/2024

Akhmed Yakoob joins a community solidarity protest in encouraging and celebrating unity in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, Black and brown people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

14/08/2024

Residents in Moseley have come together to raise funds to provide emergency clean water for displaced war victims in , .

The fundraisers are working with popular local business Cafephilia Moseley and West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign (WMPSC) to generate thousands of pounds which is being used to supply several tankers of clean water to refugees in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis in the coming months.

Birmingham-based charity ISRA - UK is delivering the aid to the region following Israeli military attacks which have left Gaza without potable water, leading to mass dehydration, spread of diseases and increased deaths.

09/08/2024

Hundreds of city residents and anti-racism campaigners join a community solidarity protest march in in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, Black and brown people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

09/08/2024

Equality activist Saima Razzaq attends a community solidarity protest in encouraging and celebrating unity in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, Black and brown people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

09/08/2024

Anti-racism campaigner Charlie Williams attends a community solidarity protest in encouraging and celebrating unity in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, Black and brown people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.

09/08/2024

Labour NEC member and Show Racism the Red card trustee Mish Rahman attends a community solidarity protest in encouraging and celebrating unity in the wake of far-right riots and disturbances across the country, primarily targeting migrants, non-white people and .

As lawlessness spread across parts of the country with violence resulting in multiple physical attacks on individuals and acts of arson on vehicles and private property, anti-racism activists have called for unity in the face of hate.