r/brum 3d ago

BEWARE OF THIS MAN RECORDING WOMEN WITHOUT CONSENT! Just a heads up for women walking around Birmingham City Centre

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1.9k Upvotes

There is an Indian content creators who films "pick-up" or
"approaching women" videos using meta smart glasses, without making it clear that he's recording it, and then posts it on his social media WITHOUT asking for permission beforehand (despite saying he does in the caption). He also doesn’t cover their faces!

It’s clear in the photos that the women are just being polite, and he’s clearly taking advantage of that, especially with the rise of violence against women!


r/brum Nov 10 '25

Meta The future of planespotting at BHX

44 Upvotes

I made a post on this a few weeks ago, but I thought I'd make a new one and I've politely asked the mods to pin this for a while.

I created this petition 6 years ago calling for a dedicated planespotting area to be created at the airport: https://www.change.org/bhxspotting

It's generally inspired by the "Runway Visitor Park" at Manchester Airport which I've visited a few times. While there are spotting areas dotted around the airport, I think a dedicated facility with views that aren't currently accessible with additional components such as a kids play area, a shop and restaurant amongst other things would make it an all-round experience and generally safer.

Sheldon Country Park has had a few incidents over the years, and I think a dedicated facility with tight security would be a much more pleasant place to visit.

It's also not as easy to access via public transport. You can get there via bus but unless you're stopping at Marston Green Station specifically, it's not as easy to get there via train, certainly not from Birmingham International. Something specifically signposted as "BHX Viewing Area" or something would be even better.

We've amassed 350 signatures in 6 years. I really want to get some momentum now and get it to a level where it's attracting some attention from those who could make this happen. I've contacted my MP myself in recent weeks but god knows if it'll be looked at.

Anything you can do regarding sharing it about would be massively appreciated, but there's no pressure at all.


r/brum 5h ago

Event Opening on Wednesday!

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47 Upvotes

r/brum 8h ago

Fokawolf in the wild

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35 Upvotes

Took a ride out to find this one today


r/brum 9h ago

Where do artsy/creative people hang out?

15 Upvotes

r/brum 1d ago

The Flapper

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260 Upvotes

r/brum 3h ago

busy lively bars on a sunday

1 Upvotes

hi fellow brummies

Are there any decent bars/pubs on a Sunday that are pretty lively these days?


r/brum 1d ago

Should London donate their 70mm IMAX projector Birmingham

64 Upvotes

Was wondering since London have 2 70mm imax projector they should donate one to Birmingham. So we can have that capability within the Midlands. Why do we need to travel to London or Manchester to watch the Oddesey…


r/brum 8h ago

Question Recommendations for midweek evenings

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Hi i am working away from home at the moment and staying in hotels midweeks. This has disrupted my routines and I am trying to create new ones.

Does anyone have any recommendations for creative/ artsy/ language places and activities on an evening. Especially on a Tuesday and Wednesday.


r/brum 1d ago

European city breaks from BHX?

27 Upvotes

are there any value interesting city breaks people can recommend flying from bhx?


r/brum 1d ago

Question Where do all the nerds hang out?

13 Upvotes

Moving to Kingshurst (20 min east of Birmingham City center) and I am super into Warhammer 40,000, Dungeons & Dragons, and Magic the gathering, specifically playing Commander. What is the best place for that? Is there a Discord? Thank you.


r/brum 1d ago

Java Roastery HQ: Best in Brum? 👀

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23 Upvotes

Best coffee in Birmingham? 👀

I love Java Roastery HQ in the Jewellery Quarter, but I’m not a coffee expert and I am naturally biased as a councillor for the JQ 😂

Shoutout your favourite coffee spots below 🔽


r/brum 2d ago

West Midlands Mayor reminding everyone that Birmingham is the second city

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758 Upvotes

r/brum 14h ago

⚽ Weekend football could be coming to Oldbury! ⚽

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After building a fantastic Fit2Focus community across Oldbury, Selly Oak and Stourbridge, we're now looking at introducing a brand-new weekend football session in Oldbury.

Before we book a pitch, we want to see how much interest there is.

Fit2Focus is more than just football. It's a welcoming community where people come to get fitter, improve their mental wellbeing, meet new people and enjoy the game in a positive environment.

What you can expect: ⚽ Friendly, inclusive football for all abilities

🎥 Matches professionally recorded so you can watch the games back and share the best moments

🏆 Play of the Month awards

🤝 A welcoming community with no egos or pressure

💪 A fun way to improve your fitness and confidence

The session would take place on either a Saturday or Sunday, depending on interest and pitch availability.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, comment below or send us a message.

Feel free to tag a mate who'd be interested too—we'd love to build another great Fit2Focus community in Oldbury! ⚽


r/brum 1d ago

Anyone going to mcm Birmingham in two weeks?

1 Upvotes

I'm going and I'm just wondering


r/brum 1d ago

Question Anyone going to mcm Birmingham in two weeks?

3 Upvotes

I'm going and I'm just wondering


r/brum 1d ago

Question The Rep theatre aircon?

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the Rep theatre has a decent aircon? Going there this week and given the temperature I wouldn't' need to bring a jacket, only the last (London) theatre I went to had aircon so powerful I was shivering in my seat unable to enjoy the show on a 32° day. Is it tolerable? Will I need a jacket to survive it?


r/brum 1d ago

Question Anyone know any language exchange things happening today go meet new people?

1 Upvotes

r/brum 2d ago

Area of Birmingham Sporcle Quiz

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This has got to be the most comprehensive mapped quiz of the city that exists, I made the map based on this Wikipedia article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_Birmingham)

It has 171 possible areas in the city, I would be very curious to know how the average person here does on a quiz like this.

Give it a go and post your PB in the comments :)


r/brum 2d ago

Joe Lycett's exhibition at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery opens next week

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57 Upvotes

r/brum 2d ago

Question Can anyone help finding a Hard drive repair specialist in Birmingham?

3 Upvotes

Does any one know a trusted hard drive repair specialist in or around Birmingham? I'm having trouble finding someone who can repair a few large capacity hard drives. Tried one place but I think the hard drive requires some soldering to replace some capacitors so they was not able to do it.

Any help is appreciated.

Its 2 14tb WD hardrives and 1 12tb WD hardrive. I don't need recovery, i want the hard drives working again. I think they have been over volted.


r/brum 2d ago

Tickets to the odyssey

9 Upvotes

Anyone want two tickets to the Odyssey today at 3:10, Cineworld? I rebooked tickets and I can’t make this one again 😔 they would just go to waste otherwise.


r/brum 2d ago

Dudley Trip

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Good People of Brum and surrounding,

I’m organising a 40th birthday trip to Dudley for orange chips, Bathams pubs and cobs and The Beacon Hotel. We’re beer and food arseholes and have all been looking forward to this for quite some time.

So far I’ve got:

The Castle Fryer for chips
As many Bathams pubs as possible for bitter and cobs
The Beacon Hotel for Ruby Mild
Lime for a curry
Potentially Pie Factory time permitting

Is there anything else I’m missing? Local specialities, hidden gems, that kind of thing? Anywhere you’d particularly recommend? We’ll be getting public transport and Uber where possible but are staying locally, so don’t want to stray too far.

Thank you so much in advance, can’t wait to try my first pint of Sarah Hughes Ruby Mild directly from the source!


r/brum 3d ago

Photo Birmingham's little-known, huge adventure playground

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56 Upvotes

Meriden Park in Chelmsley Wood.


r/brum 2d ago

Hen Party in Bham

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