birmingham

Sixth Birmingham Mosque Targeted By Vandals

It follows attacks on five other mosques this week.
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Two Men Arrested Over Mosque Attacks In Birmingham

Both remain in custody on Friday evening.
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LGBTQ Lessons Pulled From Schools Following Protests From Parents

Five schools in Birmingham have paused the 'No Outsiders' programme following pressure from parents. The programme teaches children about the Equality Act 2010 and covers issues of diversity, including religion, race and sexuality. The parents at Parkfield Primary School started protesting in early March, arguing that the programme is age-inappropriate.
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Security Stepped Up For Friday Prayers After Five Birmingham Mosques Attacked

It comes after a local imam appealed to the police for more help.
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Four More Birmingham Schools Have Cancelled LGBT+ Lessons Over 'No Outsiders' Row

The move has been described as "extremely worrying".
By Press Association

Man, 51, Shot Dead By Police In Birmingham Is Named Locally

Armed officers carried out an "intelligence-led" operation at a city centre block of flats.
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Spectator Who Attacked Footballer Jack Grealish During Game Charged With Assault

“Deplorable and disgusting”.
By Press Association

Police Investigate 'Homophobic Graffiti' At LGBT Row Primary School

Some parents have withdrawn their children over lessons on same-sex relationships.
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'Birmingham Has Had Enough': How Sell-Offs Are Seeing The Lights Go Down On The City's Public Spaces

'Do we fund social workers or swimming pools? It shouldn't be a choice'
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Fierce Backlash For Birmingham MP Who Defended Parents Boycotting LGBT Lessons

But Shabana Mahmood insists: “These things are not my views – and are not my politics.”
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