Two boys jailed for killing teenage footballer in Birmingham postcode war
Two teenage boys were jailed today for the manslaughter of teenage footballer Sekou Doucoure over a gang-related turf war in Birmingham. Pierre Thomas, aged 18, and a 17-year-old who cannot be […] The...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched after man stabbed to death at Walsall nightclub
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed at a Walsall nightclub. Officers were called to Valesha’s nightclub, also known locally as Colliseum, on Newport Street in...
View ArticleMan knifed to death at Walsall nightclub named by police as Akeem Francis-Kerr
Police have released the name of the man murdered at a Walsall nightclub on Saturday as Akeem Francis-Kerr. The family of the 29-year-old victim have issued a heartfelt tribute saying he […] The post...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Photographer Alan Harniess on his ‘One Family’ portrait exhibition
Whether amateur or professionals, the people who make up the photography community are our eyes to the world. They inspire and amaze us. They put the world in a broader […] The post INTERVIEW:...
View ArticleFaith-inspired volunteers help clear litter from Handsworth Cemetery for Ramadan
A group of community volunteers from Birmingham helped to clear up litter from Handsworth Cemetery as the Muslim community prepares for Ramadan. The successful cleanup operation – which resulted in […]...
View ArticleWoman gets 14 year jail sentence for killing motorcyclist Thomas Maguire in...
A woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of killing Thomas Maguire, who suffered fatal injuries when he was knocked off a motorbike in […] The post Woman gets 14 year...
View ArticleBirmingham council to approve nearly £9 million for city arts and cultural...
Birmingham City Council is set to approve nearly nine million pounds to support the arts sector and cultural activities in Birmingham over the next three years, it has been announced. The financial […]...
View ArticlePolice charge second person after homemade shotgun found in Handsworth vehicle
A second man has been charged after a slam gun was recovered from a car in Handsworth, police have confirmed. West Midlands Police officers were on patrol near Robert Road when […] The post Police...
View ArticleNashville country star Cody Pennington to play Birmingham O2 Academy in May
A rising Nashville country music star who studied in the West Midlands is to play the Birmingham O2 Academy in May. Born and raised Nashvillian Cody Pennington, who is starting to make waves […] The...
View ArticleBirmingham father and son charged with murder after two men stabbed in Castle...
Police have charged two men with murder after a stabbing left a man dead at an address in Birmingham. Ahmad Alsino, 42, and his son Bashar Alsino, 20, were charged after two men […] The post Birmingham...
View ArticleBirmingham attacked and killed outside shops in middle of afternoon
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was attacked and killed in the Shard End area of Birmingham. 50-year-old Darren Smith was found seriously injured after being attacked […] The...
View ArticleThree men arrested over murder of 50-year-old dad outside Shard End shopping...
Three men have been arrested 160 miles away in Devon over the brutal murder of a man outside a shopping precinct in the Shard End area of Birmingham. 50-year-old dad Darren […] The post Three men...
View ArticlePolice close down Abyssinia Café and Champions Internet Café in Lozells...
Police have secured closure orders at two cafes in Birmingham following repeated concerns around anti-social behaviour and drug dealing. Cops enforced the orders after receiving complaints about the...
View ArticleOver 7,000 people surge for rare 60 tickets to tour Birmingham New Street...
Network Rail was swamped with thousands of eager applicants hoping for one of the rare 60 free tickets to tour the Birmingham New Street signal box which closed down last […] The post Over 7,000 people...
View ArticleTragedy in Birmingham as young girl dies after being struck by bus
A 15-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a bus in the Sheldon area of Birmingham on Saturday (18 March). The devastating accident took place in Sheaf Lane […] The post Tragedy in...
View ArticlePolice name Shazad Hussain aka Abid Khan as man wanted in connection with...
Police are on the hunt for a man in connection with a fatal hit and run in Birmingham late last year. Philip Dale was crossing Heybarnes Road near to the junction of […] The post Police name Shazad...
View ArticleMan set on fire while walking home from Birmingham mosque, just days before...
An investigation has been launched after a man was set on fire as he walked home from a mosque in Edgbaston, Birmingham, only days before the start of Ramadan. West Midlands […] The post Man set on...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after mosque worshipper set on...
A man has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a worshipper was set on fire as he walked home from a mosque in Birmingham. Police launched an investigation into the […] The...
View ArticleREVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and...
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra...
View ArticleParents pay tribute to 15-year-old schoolgirl killed in Birmingham bus accident
The family of a 15-year-old girl killed in a bus accident accident in the Sheldon area of Birmingham have paid tribute to her. Sophie Jain Fletcher was described as a “precious […] The post Parents pay...
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