Man charged with murder after stabbing his brother to death
Police have charged a man with the murder of his own brother who was fatally stabbed at a residence in Birmingham. Joseph Garmson was found seriously injured at a property […] The post Man charged with...
View ArticleSimmer Down to host online gig celebrating BME contribution during...
A special online musical event has been planned by the team behind the Simmer Down Festival, as a tribute to BME communities affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed ‘Simmer Lock-down Lounge’, […]...
View ArticleChelmsley Wood paedophile receives further sentence as more rape victims come...
A paedophile from Chelmsley Wood who was jailed last year for abusing young girls has been convicted of further sexual offences after three more victims bravely came forward as a […] The post Chelmsley...
View ArticleReckless biker slays “peacemaker” care worker after street confrontation
A vicious off-road biker was found guilty of manslaughter after he fatally punched a man who challenged him over his dangerous and reckless riding. James Rowley was tearing up grassland […] The post...
View ArticleBREAKING: Two rushed to hospital after “serious collision” in Birmingham city...
Warning: this report contains distressing images. A young man was taken into police custody in Birmingham city centre early this morning, after a vehicle he was believed to have been driving was...
View ArticleNew COVID-19 measures and curfews introduced for UK businesses to curb...
Businesses could be subject to new fines of £10,000 if they fail to adhere to new guidance surrounding measures such as curfews and face coverings announced by the Government yesterday […] The post New...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Dimple Kapadia on how she landed her role in Christopher Nolan’s...
While it’s very rare for fresh feature films to be hitting major cinema screens across the globe during the coronavirus pandemic and with the ever-changing lockdown rules adversely affecting all […]...
View ArticleFour men including two brothers charged with knifing a brother to death in...
Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Thomas Rogers in Bristol Road already have his two brothers on a murder charge and have now charged a fourth man in connection with […] The post Four men...
View ArticleBirmingham duo awarded city’s Poet Laureate roles during launch of literature...
Two very talented and exciting wordsmiths from Birmingham were named the city’s new Poets Laureate yesterday, chosen to represent the city through written and performance poetry. The Brummie duo were...
View ArticlePolice crackdown on COVID-19 rule flouters across West Mids
West Midlands Police are stepping up efforts to strictly enforce COVID-19 regulations in a bid to help control the spread of coronavirus. The ramping up of protective action follows several […] The...
View ArticleSolihull hotel manager fined £10,000 after 200 attend funeral
A Solihull hotel manager has been handed a £10,000 fine after breaching COVID-19 regulations by hosting a funeral party with hundreds of attendees. As well as the fine, the Castle Bromwich […] The post...
View ArticleRoyal Air Cadet who wanted to spark a “race war” found guilty of neo-Nazi...
A 17-year-old former Royal Air Cadet from Rugby with links to neo-Nazi groups who wanted to “arm the British public” and trigger a “race war” was found guilty of terrorism […] The post Royal Air Cadet...
View ArticleMidlands residents show solidarity for refugees following dangerous far-right...
Residents from across the Midlands are joining forces to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to the region, after a spate of hotel invasions were carried out by “far-right thugs” hoping to to […] The...
View ArticleArmed carjackers target mother and daughter at [Castle Bromwich] Morrisons...
A shocking carjacking took place on Friday evening at Morrisons in Castle Bromwich as a mother and her young daughter were mercilessly robbed by a hooded gang armed with an […] The post Armed...
View Article“Horrific vandalism” say Brummies as UB40 pub gobbled up by HS2 demolition in...
Shocked Brummies are calling the demolition of the legendary Eagle and Tun pub in New Canal Street in Birmingham – which has connections to reggae band UB40 – an act […] The post “Horrific vandalism”...
View ArticleGun-toting racist mugger jailed for Birmingham city centre attack
A gun-toting violent racist thief who struck three times this year in multiple burglaries and robberies, has finally been apprehended and jailed for his horrific crimes. Anton Maher, of no […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham street artist joins forces with social enterprise cafe to support...
A Midlands-based social enterprise cafe has teamed up with satire artist Foka Wolf to call on Birmingham corporations to support its young people. The region’s infamous satirical visual artist has...
View ArticleNew photographic exhibition celebrates Birmingham’s commonwealth heritage
An exciting new photographic exhibition, which will take place during the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be previewed this Black History Month during a panel discussion celebrating Birmingham’s...
View ArticlePolice officer hit in face by firework as hooligans cause chaos in West Bromwich
A shocking act of public disorder took place on Tuesday in West Bromwich town centre which terrorised members of the public as hooligans threw ignited fireworks which resulted in a […] The post Police...
View ArticleBBC secures the rights to broadcast Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The BBC has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, it has confirmed. The major multi-sport event, which will be held in Birmingham for the first time, will […]...
View Article