Residents “shocked and scared” as man’s body found in Birmingham city centre...
Local residents have been left shocked after a man’s body was found in Birmingham city centre near Holloway Circus Queensway. The body of a male was found in the city centre on […] The post Residents...
View ArticleBirmingham man to appear in court for killing his brother in Small Heath
Police have charged a man with the murder of his brother Clifton Waite in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Lenville Waite was arrested in connection with the death of […] The post Birmingham man to...
View ArticleRoads closed as devastating fire causes traffic chaos in Moseley, Birmingham
A busy area in the Moseley suburb of Birmingham has been closed off as eight fire crews battle a blaze at a four-storey building in St. Mary’s Row this evening. […] The post Roads closed as devastating...
View ArticleTriumphant England women’s football coach portrait painted in Birmingham
A striking street art portrait of England football coach Sarina Weigman was painted in Birmingham to honour the inspirational sportswoman described as a “legend” by football fans. Birmingham-based...
View ArticleREVIEW: Noughts & Crosses – Malorie Blackman’s segregation love story comes...
One of the best-loved teenage novels – Noughts & Crosses by former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman – comes to Birmingham in a gripping stage adaptation. Blackman’s dystopian story about...
View ArticlePolice flood into Aston after mass knife brawl puts 4 men in hospital
Police have sealed off several streets in the Aston area of Birmingham this evening after a shocking mass fight which ended with four men being hospitalised. The mass brawl took […] The post Police...
View ArticleWest Midlands Police apologise for errors that led to the murder of two women
West Midlands Police issued an apology tonight after the shocking murder of a mother and daughter in 2018. Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother Khaola Saleem were both brutally stabbed […] The post West...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Commuters in awe as CBSO musicians perform at Birmingham New...
Birmingham’s New Street station was alive with music from the movies today, thanks to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, who treated commuters to two special pop-up performances to kick […] The...
View ArticlePolice launch murder probe as man found dead in Coventry car
Police have launched a murder enquiry after a man was found dead in a car in The Coppice, in Coventry yesterday. West Midlands Police officers attended after being alerted by ambulance […] The post...
View ArticleTeenage gang who stole 100 cars caught and jailed after high-speed police chase
A gang of teenagers who stole up to 100 cars in the last year have been jailed, the youngest of the group only 16 years of age. Police caught the […] The post Teenage gang who stole 100 cars caught and...
View ArticleWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street makes first-ever visit to Bangladesh during...
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been in Bangladesh this week following his weeklong trade mission to neighbouring India. In his first visit to the independent South Asian nation, the Mayor met with...
View ArticleMan arrested after Birmingham hit-and-run left victim fighting for his life
Police have arrested a man after a hit-and-run in Birmingham city centre left a man fighting for his life. Cops seized a car in connection with a collision on Islington Row […] The post Man arrested...
View ArticleFamilies pay tribute to teenagers killed after being struck by car near...
Two West Midlands teenagers, who were tragically killed after a car struck them at the weekend, have been named as their heartbroken families paid tribute to them. Liberty Charris, aged […] The post...
View ArticleREVIEW: Saturday Night Fever – a jive talkin’ Bee Gees show with a soulful heart
A gritty disco show based on the legendary 1977 dance drama film Saturday Night Fever – with a soundtrack by The Bee Gees – is now jiving and disco dancing […] The post REVIEW: Saturday Night Fever – a...
View ArticleWest Midlands man jailed for sexual assault after night of drinking
A man from Smethwick has has been jailed today (23 November) for sexual assault which took place after a night of drinking. John Poles was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court […] The post West...
View ArticleSolidarity vigil called in Birmingham for Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub...
A peaceful vigil has been called in Birmingham to show solidarity with the victims of the Colorado Springs shootings, which left five people dead and many more injured. Organisers of the […] The post...
View ArticleBirmingham Performance and Innovation Centre plans unveiled for city by UK...
Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council, UK Athletics has confirmed. The facility will be situated on the […]...
View ArticleA neglected area of Birmingham brightened up with mural celebrating hope and...
A marginalised and forgotten urban area in Druids Heath has been brightened up with a large scale mural that promotes community spirit, hope and solidarity. Birmingham street artist and curator […]...
View ArticleLibrary of Birmingham lit up orange to highlight violence against women
The Library of Birmingham is joining the United Nations’ campaign to bring an end to violence against women by lighting up in orange this evening. As part of the Orange […] The post Library of...
View ArticleViolent Midlands paedophile forced girls to decades long sexual abuse
A violent Midlands rapist who targeted victims across two decades has finally been put behind bars thanks to the bravery of the women. The three women who helped put their […] The post Violent Midlands...
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