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A 16 year old school girl from Handsworth has been announced as a top contender for one of Birmingham’s most prestigious business awards. Catherine Munyarari, a student from Handsworth Grammar School, and member of local youth organisation, Birmingham Leadership Foundation (BLF), has been announced as just one of three finalists for the Aspiring Talent category …
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Residents of Lozells and East Handsworth Ward are invited to the launch of the Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth Community Trust Ltd on Saturday 2nd March 2013 at Lozells Methodist Community Centre, 163 Gerrard Street, Lozells, B19 2AH from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. This is an exciting time to be living in Lozells and East …
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Did you know that there is a new Heritage Trail being developed in Lozells and East Handsworth Ward? If you have a keen interest in local history then why not consider signing up to become a tour guide? There is an eight week course starting on the 25th February in partnership with South & City College …
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Stuck for places to go with the family this half term? Why not visit some local places of interest like: Aston Hall – 0121 675 4722 – Guided Tours only – every Wednesday Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – 0121 554 3598 Soho House – 0121 554 9122 There are also some useful websites for holiday …
With the New Year comes new powers to help police reduce problems with street drinking in Birmingham. Large parts of the city are now classed as alcohol – restricted areas (ARAs), meaning that drinking alcohol in public areas could now be classed as a criminal offence. Handsworth Wood is one of the wards covered by the …
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Big Local is a new Lottery Programme that invests in local communites. Birchfield neighbourhood which falls within the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward is to be funded over a ten year period, with the money to be used by local people and organisations to make lasting change in the area. Before the 10 year funding …
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On Sunday 9th December 2012 at 2030hrs police were called to reports of disorder on Hunters Road Lozells, near to the junction with Wretham Road. Police need YOUR help, so if you saw anything or you know someone who knows something. The only we can STOP these disorders is by reporting them! This is a …
I recieved a pleasent email from a local student who wanted some help with a project about HANDSWORTH! So who knows this area better than the local residents. The aim is simple: Participants living in Handsworth or who know the area of Handsworth (of any background or ethnicity) are wanted to discuss what life is like …
For sometime Baker Street Car Park has been a blot on the landscape suffering from high levels of litter, fly – tipping and evidence of drug taking. Birmingham City Council has taken action and has given the Car Park a makeover with an estimated 3 – 4 tons of waste being collected. The tidy up …
Police in Lozells & East Handsworth have welcomed a new sergeant to the team as the hard work continues to fight crime. Sergeant Kin Devi is now responsible for policing across Lozells & East Handsworth, and will be working with partner agencies and community members to tackle local concerns. Kin has moved to Birmingham from …
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