Gay men in Birmingham are coming under threat from a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called shigella. Data from the UKHSA has detected a rise in cases of the antibiotic-resistant STI which is seen mainly in MSM (men who have sex with men). (Credit: Unsplash) Between 1 September 2021 and 10 January 2022, 47 cases were reported compared to 16 cases between 1 April 2020 and 31 August 2021. Recent cases are also showing an increase in antibiotic resistance. Outbreaks of the infection are associated with the transmission of other sexually transmitted infections such as syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C. Most…
Author: Izzy Woodham
Giving a much-needed platform to small independent businesses, the exciting ‘Christmas in Cathedral Square’ market launches for the first time in Birmingham as an alternative to the city’s Frankfurt Market. Christmas stalls outside St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham. (Photo credit: Isobel Woodham) With more than 30 stalls offering food, drink, craft and gifts independent the market – a partnership between Birmingham City Council , Birmingham Cathedral, Colmore Business District and Danter Attractions – will run from November 17 to December 19 in St Philips Cathedral Square, otherwise known as ‘Pigeon Park’. While larger stalls will run throughout the month, small business…
Although this year’s award season has looked slightly different no thanks to Covid-19, celebrities still turned up pulling out all the stops to the 2021 addition of The GRAMMYs , which took place outdoors in Los Angeles. The 63rd annual event saw attendees and nominees from 83 categories walk the red carpet, in person as well as virtually, in some show stopping looks. From Harry Styles to Megan Thee Stallion, here is five of the best dressed from ‘music’s biggest night’. Fashion icon Harry Styles , who was the first to perform last night, walked the red carpet in…