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From marathon charity runner to mobility scooter: Stacey’s bid to raise £50,000 for her stem cell treatment in Mexico
Stacey Hurrell was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014, having noticed whilst running the London Marathon that her left foot didn’t seem to ‘pick...
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13 things you know if you’re part of a cheer society
“Cheer isn’t a sport” via GIPHY Do we train? Yes! Are we skilled? Yes! Do we compete? YES! But don’t just take it from us...
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Becoming//Unlike: How Birmingham art students are exploring contemporary issues through exhibitions
A group of eight third-year students at the Birmingham School of Art have showcased a four-part exhibition series entitled Borders, Thresholds and Collective Identities. These...
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A new ‘Velvet Sound’ for local jazz singer Beckie Rose
Rebekah Smith joined local upcoming jazz singer Beckie Rose in the lead up to one of her first gigs as part of local band Velvet...
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Your pharmacist is a hidden gem
Have you considered going to your local pharmacist for medical advice rather than your doctor? When we think of a pharmacist, we think of them...
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INTERACTIVE: Find out how your council responds to the FOI act
Just how responsive is your council to the freedom of information (FOI) act of 2000? An original investigation by Birmingham Eastside has found that among...
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RSPCA figures reveal more than 6,800 cases of animal cruelty in the West Midlands during 2016
The West Midlands saw more than 6,800 cases of animal cruelty during 2016, new RSPCA figures have revealed.
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Amazing things women did this Muslim Woman’s day and every other day this year
Yesterday was International Muslim women’s day, a day that celebrates women in Islam and their independence, uniqueness and resilience. Birmingham Eastside has complied events that...
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VIDEO: Midlands journalists launch campaign against “Espionage Act”
A community of journalists in Birmingham has launched a campaign responding to new proposals that would see journalists and whistleblowers criminalised for handling leaks. Informally...
