Police launch murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Lozells
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in Lozells this afternoon (November 17). Officers found a man in his 20s with serious injuries in Lozells […] The post...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police seizes £1million at Birmingham Airport
More than £1million has been seized over the last year from travellers passing through Birmingham Airport who are suspected of using the port as a gateway to send money abroad […] The post West...
View ArticleVegan students tempt meat-eaters with plant-based burgers for World Vegan Month
To celebrate World Vegan Month, students in Birmingham have been handing out plant-based burgers to urge meat-eaters to switch to an animal-friendly diet. Students from University College Birmingham...
View ArticleBeverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members...
View ArticleREVIEW: La Traviata – Midland Opera serves up drama and passion
Midland Opera‘s dramatic and emotionally charged production of Verdi’s ‘La Traviata‘ is a roller-coaster of intense drama. Midland Opera have a reputation for taking century old operas and transforming...
View ArticleWalsall man arrested by counter terrorism police on suspicion of licence breach
A 36-year-old man has been arrested by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit on suspicion of breaching licence conditions. He was arrested on Wednesday 20 November from an address in Walsall. […] The...
View ArticlePolice appeal after masked burglars break into Balsall Heath house and steal...
West Midlands Police have released images of individuals wanted in connection with a house break-in and burglary in Balsall Heath. Do you recognise anyone from this group? Officers want to speak […]...
View ArticleBlue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine...
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll,...
View ArticleThree convicted of brutally murdering homeless man in Birmingham
Three men have been convicted of the brutal murder of a Latvian man who they wrapped in a sleeping bag and dumped in the street, before going off to buy […] The post Three convicted of brutally...
View ArticleOPINION | This election for the West Midlands will be decided on anger and...
Coming back to my hometown of Birmingham this week has made realise that this upcoming election, often valorised as an “once in a generation” vote, is even more unpredictable and […] The post OPINION |...
View ArticleBirmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories...
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a […] The post...
View ArticleHere’s 20+ tweets dragging Rachel Riley after “racist” Jeremy Corbyn stunt...
Rachel Riley – co-presenter on Channel 4 show Countdown – is facing calls to be sacked after she edited a photo of Jeremy Corbyn at an anti-apartheid protest to suggest the Labour […] The post Here’s...
View ArticleTheatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in...
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has […] The post Theatre play depicting...
View ArticleStar City in Birmingham on lockdown following mass brawl with “70 people...
The Star City complex in Birmingham is on lockdown after reports of a mass brawl at Vue Cinema involving machetes, resulting in police making arrests. Police and other emergency services arrived at the...
View Article70+ stunning photos from the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards in...
Some of the biggest names in TV were among the nominees and winners for the prestigious 2019 Programme Awards of the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands at the ICC in Birmingham […] The post 70+...
View ArticleThe ongoing struggle of Brits living with HIV, on the eve of World Aids Day
As millions around the globe mark World Aids Day on Sunday the 1st of December, an estimated 101,600 people are living with HIV in the United Kingdom. According to the […] The post The ongoing struggle...
View ArticleVicky McClure wins Best Actor at RTS Midlands Awards [+ Full List of Winners]
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards […] The post Vicky...
View ArticleGeorge Galloway and Khalid Mahmood to join General Election hustings in...
Firebrand former Labour MP George Galloway and Perry Barr’s Khalid Mahmood are taking part in a hustings in Birmingham ahead of this month’s General Election. The political heavyweights are taking […]...
View ArticleQueer Question Time planned for Birmingham ahead of General Election 2019
A political hustings tackling issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community is taking place in central Birmingham this week. As the General Election approaches, ‘Queer Question Time’ returns once again, with...
View ArticleBirmingham’s Irish Centre to close down after 50 years in Digbeth
Birmingham’s beloved Irish Centre, a key part of the city’s cultural heritage, is to close after 50 long years in Digbeth. The owners of The Irish Centre have announced its closure is […] The post...
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