Graeme Brown
@graeme-b.bsky.social
Dad, editor, Birmingham Mail and BirminghamLive, #wba and #YouBears fan, worried about the world, passionate about the West Midlands
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May 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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And a quick word on the "None of us are against 20mph around schools..." line. As somebody said recently: People don't live at school. If we only protect streets near schools, how are kids supposed to reach those streets?
"Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?" - really nice to see our motonormativity research being used to explain this. Cheers, @peterwalker99.bsky.social
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Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?
Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority
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March 22, 2025 at 8:49 AM
And a quick word on the "None of us are against 20mph around schools..." line. As somebody said recently: People don't live at school. If we only protect streets near schools, how are kids supposed to reach those streets?
He could be back behind the wheel in three years. I have no idea what has to happen for someone to be banned from driving www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Man, 91, pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving after car hits crowd
A woman died of her injuries the day after the crash which also left two others seriously injured
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March 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
He could be back behind the wheel in three years. I have no idea what has to happen for someone to be banned from driving www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
We could write stories like this all the time. There has been a rising wall of silence around seismic local issues such as the Perry Barr mega cost and the bins you’re paying for which aren’t being collected. Please read - shows what we are up against www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Council bins supremo runs off to avoid strike questions amid 'ransom' claims
Cllr Majid Mahmood didn't want to provide a political view on the indefinite bin strike blighting the city
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March 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We could write stories like this all the time. There has been a rising wall of silence around seismic local issues such as the Perry Barr mega cost and the bins you’re paying for which aren’t being collected. Please read - shows what we are up against www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
'Loads more space in there'
March 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
'Loads more space in there'
Everyone in America needs to hope karma isn't a real thing
The US military has removed photos of the B-29 bomber “Enola Gay” — which dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan — apparently because it contains the word “gay,” which violates their new anti-DEI rules.
War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge
References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and women and minorites are among the tens of thousands of photos and online posts ma...
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March 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Everyone in America needs to hope karma isn't a real thing
Latest Brummie Muslims newsletter has gone out - great read as ever. You can subscribe here www.birminghammail.co.uk/newsletter-p...
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Latest Brummie Muslims newsletter has gone out - great read as ever. You can subscribe here www.birminghammail.co.uk/newsletter-p...
In a country that perpetually lets young people down - children are much the poorest age group - Birmingham lets them down more than most. The city needs to be a voice for young people, who are totally voiceless and also not to blame for the mess they are paying for.
Protest and resign demands live as Birmingham City Council sets crushing Budget
A protest by bin workers and angry families will kick off a day of drama at Birmingham Council House
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March 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In a country that perpetually lets young people down - children are much the poorest age group - Birmingham lets them down more than most. The city needs to be a voice for young people, who are totally voiceless and also not to blame for the mess they are paying for.
With a week to go until the all-out bins strike, it is a massive day at the council. Follow it live here
Protest and resign demands live as Birmingham City Council sets crushing Budget
A protest by bin workers and angry families will kick off a day of drama at Birmingham Council House
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March 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
With a week to go until the all-out bins strike, it is a massive day at the council. Follow it live here
I wish Berahino only the best now but it is hard not to look at this and see a lesson not to get in your own way www.thesun.co.uk/sport/336294... #wba
'How does this happen?' - Premier League cult hero Berahino in 'random' transfer
FOOTIE fans have been left baffled by Saido Berahino’s latest transfer. The 31-year-old was once one of the most sought-after strikers in the Premier League, with the likes of Arsenal and Tot…
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March 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I wish Berahino only the best now but it is hard not to look at this and see a lesson not to get in your own way www.thesun.co.uk/sport/336294... #wba
Always the men. Always.
The young vote in Germany, by gender. 😳
Voilà:
February 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Always the men. Always.
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Well said sir! Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are human beings. There should be no pecking order when it comes to the treatment of people.
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Well said sir! Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are human beings. There should be no pecking order when it comes to the treatment of people.
My favourite kind of journalism is informative and caring. I give you this from @bozzers.bsky.social www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...
Warning after over 120k people queue for Black Sabbath ticket as fans say 'scam'
Within 16 minutes of going live, Ticketmaster announced that tickets to the show were 'limited'
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February 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
My favourite kind of journalism is informative and caring. I give you this from @bozzers.bsky.social www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/mus...
Our Black Sabbath gig coverage, headed up by @bozzers.bsky.social is an advert for regional journalism. It shows the merit of having someone who cares writing about something. And people have noticed - we've had more than a million people read the stories www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Dad who spent £6k on two Black Sabbath tickets says they're 'beyond priceless'
Alex Jones, 46, bought two £2,932.50 tickets so he could share a 'father-daughter bonding' moment with Gwen, 17
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February 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our Black Sabbath gig coverage, headed up by @bozzers.bsky.social is an advert for regional journalism. It shows the merit of having someone who cares writing about something. And people have noticed - we've had more than a million people read the stories www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Live updates from pivotal Birmingham City Council budget meeting here as bins, social care, and child services face axe
Birmingham budget meeting live as bins, social care, and child services face axe
Birmingham City Council Cabinet meets today to sign up to a budget that includes huge cuts to community services, and a 7.5% council tax hike
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February 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Live updates from pivotal Birmingham City Council budget meeting here as bins, social care, and child services face axe
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Birmingham City Council has this week shed some light on how it plans to make a huge £150 million in savings
Here's just a handful of the ways that the authority's proposals could affect you
Here's just a handful of the ways that the authority's proposals could affect you
10 ways Birmingham budget cuts could impact you and your street
Birmingham City Council's financial woes will continue to result in several changes across Brum
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February 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Birmingham City Council has this week shed some light on how it plans to make a huge £150 million in savings
Here's just a handful of the ways that the authority's proposals could affect you
Here's just a handful of the ways that the authority's proposals could affect you
The way "alright bab" gets used as a marketing term for people in Birmingham might be what cultural appropriation feels like. Certainly, it grinds my gears - people basically say it to try and appear like other people who never say it.
February 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The way "alright bab" gets used as a marketing term for people in Birmingham might be what cultural appropriation feels like. Certainly, it grinds my gears - people basically say it to try and appear like other people who never say it.
This is a useful article to give a broad sense of where we are at as Birmingham taxpayers. It’s written sensibly - but the subject matter is extreme. You’re paying a lot more and a growing number who really need help are being turned away. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Birmingham Budget 'double whammy' of cuts and tax rises revealed
The cuts planned by Birmingham City Council for the year ahead are revealed
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February 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This is a useful article to give a broad sense of where we are at as Birmingham taxpayers. It’s written sensibly - but the subject matter is extreme. You’re paying a lot more and a growing number who really need help are being turned away. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Took a break from #wba doomscrolling to google Victor Anichebe (yeah, because of Lukaku) and learned he scored 29 goals in his entire professional career. That was a rough few hours
February 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Took a break from #wba doomscrolling to google Victor Anichebe (yeah, because of Lukaku) and learned he scored 29 goals in his entire professional career. That was a rough few hours
This is leading our site this morning. We don't talk enough about child poverty - deprivation in urban areas like Birmingham is a crisis. Children are the poorest constituents and the ones worst impacted by the perpetual economic decline. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Child poverty figures shame the West Midlands with two city areas the UK's worst
More than one in three children on average are living in poverty in the West Midlands as respected Foundation demands change
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January 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
This is leading our site this morning. We don't talk enough about child poverty - deprivation in urban areas like Birmingham is a crisis. Children are the poorest constituents and the ones worst impacted by the perpetual economic decline. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Amid a catalogue of avoidable disasters at the council, this is right up there. ‘Birmingham faces £47k-a-day bill for 40 years for Perry Barr Games Village 'shocking' losses.’ Strongly advise download the BL app for best UX www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Brummies face 40 year bill for council's Perry Barr Games Village disaster
The Labour administration hoped an internal 'lessons learned' review would silence critics but opposition councillors say it's not enough
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January 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Amid a catalogue of avoidable disasters at the council, this is right up there. ‘Birmingham faces £47k-a-day bill for 40 years for Perry Barr Games Village 'shocking' losses.’ Strongly advise download the BL app for best UX www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Many of the old people cheering Trump for pulling out of the Paris Accord don't look like they'll live too long - they might never have to pay for that decision.
They just shortened their kids lives though, and drastically impacted their grandchildren.
They just shortened their kids lives though, and drastically impacted their grandchildren.
donald trump is giving a speech in front of american flags and saying i love the poorly educated
ALT: donald trump is giving a speech in front of american flags and saying i love the poorly educated
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January 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Many of the old people cheering Trump for pulling out of the Paris Accord don't look like they'll live too long - they might never have to pay for that decision.
They just shortened their kids lives though, and drastically impacted their grandchildren.
They just shortened their kids lives though, and drastically impacted their grandchildren.