As part of a new campaign titled #MyBirminghamStory, the National Literacy Trust and University of Birmingham are asking Birmingham residents to write an account or record a video explaining their connection with and feelings towards the city.

Commenting on the initiative, Kyle Turakhia, Manager for the National Literacy Trust in Birmingham, said: “The Trust is working to raise literacy levels across Birmingham - and increasing storytelling is one of our key objectives.”

Contributors to #MyBirminghamStory can submit entries on the My Birmingham Story webpage, where they can also find tips on structuring and filming their story.