Small Heath man arrested and charged with brutal murder
West Midlands Police have charged a man from Small Heath in Birmingham with murder following a fatal stabbing at a flat in Sparkbrook last week. Police officers discovered Sayed Abuker […] The post...
View ArticleCherry Reds closes after attempting takeaway service during coronavirus outbreak
A popular Birmingham city centre cafe has closed its doors after attempts to keep going by providing takeaway meals could have made it difficult for staff to benefit from the government’s […] The post...
View ArticleLocal poet sets up emergency fund for freelance performers during coronavirus...
A performing poet from Birmingham has set up an emergency fund to help freelancers in the arts, amid the coronavirus crisis which is leaving many self-employed artists out of work. Vicki MacWinyers,...
View Article“I can’t pay my bills”– UK’s self-employed freelancers respond to government...
As the government responds to short term financial fears of millions of UK workers due to the coronavirus crisis, self-employed freelancers react with shock as they feel ignored by the government’s...
View ArticleAlum Rock woman dies from injuries after being struck by car
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information after a woman was hit by a car in Alum Rock, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the tragic death of Sultan […] The post Alum...
View ArticleBirmingham Pride postponed to autumn due to coronavirus crisis
The UK’s biggest LGBT festival has postponed its event into the autumn as coronavirus sweeps across the country. Birmingham Pride has announced it will not take place as planned on […] The post...
View ArticleHeartbreaking scenes as family hold funeral of Birmingham coronavirus victim...
Family members performing last rites for a father-of-eight and a much-loved member of the local community, all while wearing face masks and standing separately from one another. This was the […] The...
View ArticlePolice break up 20-strong BBQ group defying coronavirus lockdown orders
Despite the government’s social distancing ruling to prevent the spread of coronavirus, police officers today found a group of 20 people ignoring the lockdown and tucking into a barbecue in […] The...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Invisible Man (2020)
*[WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS]* Elisabeth Moss stars in the feature-film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ 1897 novel of the same name. Any indication that this film was based on 19th century […] The post...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched in Aston after woman found dead at home
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was discovered inside a house in Aston in Birmingham on Monday night. Police officers were called […] The post Murder...
View ArticleNHS outpatient clinic opens at Birmingham New Street to alleviate hospitals...
An empty shop at Birmingham New Street station has become an NHS outpatient clinic for patients to have routine blood tests away from hospital. Network Rail is providing the former retail […] The post...
View ArticleWoman, 21, becomes one of the youngest to die from coronavirus in UK
A 21-year-old woman has become the youngest person to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK, despite having no pre-existing health conditions. Chloe Middleton, from High Wycombe in...
View ArticleHousehold waste recycling centres across Birmingham closed until further notice
Household Recycling Centres across Birmingham have shut their doors, following the closure of all non-essential shops due to coronavirus. Recycling centres in Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Castle...
View ArticleKing’s Heath station sells petrol for £1 a litre as oil prices crash due to...
A petrol station in Birmingham is believed to have become the first retailer in Britain to offer fuel for less than £1 per litre after oil prices crashed earlier this […] The post King’s Heath station...
View Article“I’ve got coronavirus!” says shoplifter as he coughs and spits at staff
West Midlands Police have charged a man with assault following claims he spat and coughed at shop staff in Stetchford while shouting “I’ve got coronavirus”. Police officers were called to […] The post...
View ArticleBrummies to thank coronavirus NHS workers with tonight’s ‘Clap for Carers’...
A nationwide social media campaign has been set up to show appreciation and give thanks to NHS workers on the frontline fighting coronavirus. The ‘Clap For Our Carers’ campaign, or […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham Airport could be used as mortuary during coronavirus pandemic
Birmingham Airport could be used as a mortuary during the coronavirus crisis, according to the city council. The airport – the UK’s third largest outside London – is reportedly co-operating with...
View ArticleBoris Johnson self-isolates after testing positive for coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus after showing symptoms yesterday which included coughing and a high temperature. Downing Street confirmed that after experiencing mild...
View ArticleCoronavirus attacks the heart of government as Matt Hancock tests positive...
The UK health secretary Matt Hancock says he has symptoms of coronavirus and tests have confirmed that he has the virus. Hours after prime minster Boris Johnson confirmed he had […] The post...
View ArticleCORONAVIRUS: Birmingham council enforces clampdown on funeral attendance numbers
New emergency measures have been put in place to limit the number of people attending funerals across Birmingham, following national guidance to ensure that social distancing is enforced. The “extreme”...
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