BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news […] The post BBC...
View ArticlePolice urge victims to come forward as man arrested for sexual attacks...
Police are appealing to trace three women who were sexually assaulted outside McDonald’s in Bordesley Green late last year. The matter was reported to officers by someone inside the restaurant who […]...
View Article“My main scene is Birmingham” Ginny Lemon a stand-out contender in Ru Paul’s...
As RuPaul’s Drag Race UK makes a return to screens tonight for a brand new series, one of Birmingham’s very own drag stars is a stand-out contender in this year’s show. […] The post “My main scene is...
View ArticleCOP BLOCK: Flush fail as police discover drugs stash down a loo
A suspected drug dealer had a spot of toilet trouble this morning when police raided his flat and found more than 500 wraps of suspicious powder in the loo. West Midlands […] The post COP BLOCK: Flush...
View ArticleVictoria Square fountain repair set to be approved by council ahead of...
A multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by […] The post Victoria Square...
View ArticlePolice warn public not to break lockdown to attend planned protest in...
West Midlands Police have urged people not to attend a protest in Birmingham tomorrow while providing zero details as to what the protest is about, who is behind it or […] The post Police warn public...
View ArticleREVIEW: blond(e) BOY, red LIPSTICK – a daring and true love story from...
Birmingham born author Geoff Bunn shares his memories of the city and bravely opens his heart about a love that made him see the world in a new light in […] The post REVIEW: blond(e) BOY, red LIPSTICK...
View ArticleJoe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th US president at the US Capitol in Washington and Kamala Harris as Vice-president. Upon taking her oath, Harris became the […] The post Joe Biden sworn...
View ArticleMayor Andy Street to mark Holocaust memorial Day with West Midlands faith...
West Midlands mayor Andy Street will join members of the Jewish and interfaith community tomorrow to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, ahead of national commemorations. Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in a...
View ArticleTeenager murdered in brutal Handsworth attack named as Keon Lincoln, aged 15
The teenager murdered in a brutal attack in Handsworth yesterday has been named as Keon Lincoln, as his family pay tribute to their ‘beloved son.’ The 15-year-old died in hospital […] The post Teenager...
View ArticleWoman attacked and robbed in her own home after meeting man on dating site
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked and robbed in her own home after arranging a date through a popular dating app. The 44-year-old matched with […] The post...
View ArticleGurpreet Singh found guilty of murdering wife in family home and blaming it...
A callous liar who betrayed the trust of his family and friends by pretending his wife had been killed during a burglary at their home has been found guilty of […] The post Gurpreet Singh found guilty...
View ArticleTwo teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old Keon Lincoln in Birmingham
Detectives have this afternoon charged two teenagers with the murder of Keon Lincoln in Handsworth. A 14-year-old boy from Birmingham and 15-year-old boy from Walsall have been remanded in custody […]...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald on starring in MMA horror film...
Budding Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald has landed a film role in a “crazy” tale of mixed martial arts fighters, demons and drags queens. The 27-year-old West Midlands performer adds the […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham warehouse fined over £60,000 for unsafe working practices
A food warehouse has been fined £60,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday. Birmingham City Council prosecuted Pearl...
View ArticlePolice appeal after officer injured by brick thrown through cop car window in...
Police have launched an appeal after an officer was hit after a brick was thrown through the window of her car in Birmingham. The incident took place when two officers were sitting […] The post Police...
View ArticleValentine weekend rave at ‘The Covid Arms’ with 150 drinkers raided in...
An illegal makeshift nightclub nicknamed ‘The Covid Arms’ – constructed for a Valentine weekend of revelry with DJ, bar and VIP lounge area – was raided by police in the […] The post Valentine weekend...
View ArticleWhat is Earth Day 2021 and how is it being celebrated?
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally, including […] The post...
View ArticleAnti-racism campaigners call for action against UK police following George...
Anti-racism campaigners are calling for action to charge rogue police officers in Britain, following news of the verdict in the high-profile George Floyd trial in the United States. Campaigners from...
View ArticleSutton Coldfield residents adopt Wylde Green railway station to encourage...
A group of residents from Sutton Coldfield have adopted the Wylde Green railway station and are working with West Midlands Railway to enhance their local transport hub, making it a place […] The post...
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