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Birmingham man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after heart surgery

Birmingham man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro after heart surgery

A 42-year-old man from Birmingham has climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro just three years after having triple bypass heart surgery. Pratap Mekapothu was an active and healthy person but one day he felt ill after running and was stunned when tests revealed he had cardiac disease at such a young age. Pratap said,…

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Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

Charity lifeline for older people during crisis

As the cost of living crisis continues to hit vulnerable communities across Birmingham, one charity has been providing a lifeline to older people facing financial hardship.

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Youth homelessness charity marks 50th anniversary with fundraising gala

Youth homelessness charity marks 50th anniversary with fundraising gala

St Basils aiming to raise £1m in one year to fund new scheme supporting vulnerable young people in Birmingham.

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‘Thank you’ song released to raise money for hospital charities

‘Thank you’ song released to raise money for hospital charities

Corrie Walker, patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham is currently battling stage four cancer and to raise money for UHB Charity is tapping into his musical talents by releasing a Charity single and performing a gig tonight at Tamworth Snowdome to release the single.

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Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival given 2020 go ahead

Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival given 2020 go ahead

Sport Birmingham has confirmed the Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival will go ahead in 2020, offering children with disabilities the chance to take part in sport. The event will enter its eighth year, thanks to a partnership with the CareTech Foundation.

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Birmingham carers celebrate victory

Birmingham carers celebrate victory

UNISON members are celebrating after claiming victory in a dispute with Birmingham City Council over plans to make ‘indefensible’ cuts to the hours of low paid care staff.

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