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Will Smith makes surprise appearance at Wimbledon ahead of London ‘King...

After great anticipation, King Richard, the film about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams’ father is finally out tomorrow. To celebrate its release, Demi Singleton, Sanniya Sidney, Will Smith and...

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Hanukkah celebrations begins for city’s Jewish community

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah – also spelt ‘Chanukah’ –  has begun for Judaism’s faithful followers across the world, and it’s no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The first […] The post...

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Member of dangerous UK neo-Nazi group convicted of terror charges

The co-founder of a UK neo-Nazi group described as “racist, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, with an ethnic cleansing agenda which advocated attacks on LGBTQ+ people” has been convicted today of being a […]...

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Small Heath legend Malik is honoured by Brum street artist

Enigmatic Birmingham street artist Foka Wolf has produced a giant poster tribute to a living legend of Small Heath who is recognisable to generations of Brummies. The new artwork, pasted […] The post...

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UK neo-Nazi terror group member given extended 10-year jail sentence

The co-founder of a banned neo-Nazi group, which wanted to start a “white jihad” and spread hatred against ethnic minorities, Muslims, Jews and LGBTQ+ people, has been handed an extended […] The post...

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Solihull father and stepmother jailed over “sadistic” death of little Arthur,...

The father and stepmother of 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes from Solihull have both been jailed today (3rd December) for the “sadistic” torture and killing of the little lad who was poisoned, […] The...

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Poignant street art tribute painted in Aston for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

A poignant street art tribute has been painted overnight in the Aston area of Birmingham to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, aged 6, who tragically lost his life at the hands of his […] The post Poignant street...

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Here’s some of the best dressed stars at this year’s MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards 2021 were held in Coventry over the weekend, once again showcasing the best music of black origin in the UK and internationally. Those who took away a prestigious awards […] The post...

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Solihull man and his mother jailed after he brutally stabbed his girlfriend...

A “jealous and possessive” man from Solihull who “stabbed, smothered, and strangled” his new girlfriend was jailed today for her murder, and his mother found guilty for helping him cover […] The post...

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Horror as teenager stabbed to death in Small Heath

Police have launched a hunt for a knifeman after a teenager was stabbed to death in a busy Birmingham street on Friday night. The horrific killing took place just before […] The post Horror as teenager...

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Teenager tragically dies after car overturns in Washwood Heath

A teenager is dead and two other people were injured after their car overturned in the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham on Saturday (11th December). Police were called to Washwood […] The post...

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The tragic victim of horrific Small Heath stabbing named

A teenager who was fatally stabbed in the Small Heath area of Birmingham has been named as Yahya Sharif as police continue efforts to hunt the killer. The 18-year-old, from […] The post The tragic...

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Police seal off mosque car park after reports of Small Heath shooting

Police sealed off a mosque car park in Small Heath after reports of “gunfire” late last night, according to local residents. Sunday night saw police storming into Small Heath after reports […] The post...

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Police launch investigation after gun fired at car in Small Heath

Police have launched an investigating after a gun was fired at a car in Herbert Road in the Small Heath area of Birmingham last night (12 December). The shocking shooting […] The post Police launch...

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Woman who racially abused and assaulted pub doorman gets 14-week sentence

A raging clubber who racially abused and assaulted a black security guard at the Figure of Eight pub in Birmingham city centre was handed a 14-week jail sentence today. Sharna […] The post Woman who...

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Arrests made over the brutal shooting of Hockley teenager

A fourth young man has been arrested after a teenager was shot in the back in the Hockley area of Birmingham in November.  The 13-year-old boy suffered life changing injuries […] The post Arrests made...

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Sex offender on the loose in Birmingham

Police issued a public warning on Wednesday asking people to be vigilant after a Birmingham sex offender breached his conditions. Michael Smith, 24, is being hunted by police after failing […] The post...

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Sex pest exposes himself to pedestrians outside Ward End Park

Police are appealing for witnesses following a disturbing incident of indecent exposure outside a Birmingham park yesterday morning. The appalling incident took place near the entrance to Ward End Park...

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Two men arrested over the murder of Small Heath teenager

Arrests have been made following the tragic murder of teenager Yahya Sharif who was stabbed to death in Small Heath last Friday (10 December). One man has been charged with […] The post Two men...

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Zombie knife seized in city centre as police step up fight against knife...

Armed made arrests and seized a large zombie knife following a stabbing in Fazeley Street, Birmingham, in the early hours of Monday night. After reports of a fight in Digbeth […] The post Zombie knife...

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