Counter Terrorism Police charge same suspect for two attacks against elderly...
A suspect taken into custody over an attack against an elderly Muslim man in Birmingham has also been linked to a similar attack in London, say police. Police have also […] The post Counter Terrorism...
View ArticleREVIEW: Grease – West Bromwich Operatic Society dance and delight in hot show
The fan-favourite romantic musical Grease returns to the West Midlands in a sizzling production by West Bromwich Operatic Society. The sensational feel-good musical is currently playing at the...
View ArticleNominations open for pioneering Midlands Women in Tech Awards
Nominations for the annual Midlands Women In Tech Awards, which celebrate the achievements of female pioneers working in the sector, have now opened. The special event will recognise women across […]...
View ArticleBirmingham and London councils in solidarity with fire attack victim Mohammed...
Birmingham City Council and Newham Council in London have issued separate statements following the horrific fire attack against Mr Mohammed Rayaz in Edgbaston on Monday night. The statement comes as...
View ArticleFive men arrested for terrorism offence transported to the West Midlands
Five men from across the country have been arrested for a terrorism offence, and been brought to the West Midlands for questioning. Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTU)...
View ArticleUS drag superstar Alyssa Edwards to launch brand new UK tour in Birmingham...
Drag superstar Alyssa Edwards is heading from Texas to Birmingham this spring to share her life story with a generous dose of camp glamour. Following appearances on the Emmy-Award winning […] The post...
View ArticleNational Express West Midlands bus strike ends as drivers accept new pay deal
The bus strike, which has affected thousands of people across the region, has come to an end as National Express West Midlands drivers accepted a new pay deal on Saturday […] The post National Express...
View ArticleREVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – songs of freedom...
The music of Irish folk group The Dubliners was celebrated and brought to life by a passionate group of musicians upon the Birmingham stage. Seven Drunken Nights – The Story […] The post REVIEW: Seven...
View ArticleBirmingham imam receives MBE for feeding homeless and helping NHS staff...
A Birmingham mosque leader who helped to feed the homeless, refugees, victims of domestic abuse and frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic has received an MBE. Mohammad Asad, lead imam at...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation […]...
View ArticleCourt building evacuated and trams halted in Birmingham after substance spill
Tram services were disrupted in Birmingham after reports of an unknown substance inside a court building in Bull Street this afternoon. The area immediately outside the Civil Justice Centre, and […]...
View ArticleThree teenagers arrested following Birmingham knife battle on Washwood Heath...
Police have arrested three teenage boys after disorder broke out involving weapons on Washwood Heath Road, at its junction with Drews Lane. Officers were called shortly before 4pm yesterday (March 28)...
View ArticleThugs attack mosque worshipper on his way home in Birmingham’s Kings Heath...
Police are investigating after a pensioner was assaulted by three men on his way home from a mosque in Kings Heath. The victim, aged 73, was walking along York Road, when […] The post Thugs attack...
View ArticleCommunity group condemns “Islamophobic” Kings Heath attack after Muslim man...
An anti-racist community group has condemned the attack against an elderly Muslim man who was savagely attacked by thugs as he walked home from a mosque in Kings Heath yesterday. […] The post Community...
View ArticleRocky Horror Show cast dazzle commuters with flamboyant flashmob at New...
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show celebrated the 50th anniversary of the show by giving a surprise flashmob performance at Birmingham’s New Street Station. Shoppers and commuters were treated […] The...
View ArticleTwo teenage boys arrested after man brutally attacked on way home from Kings...
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a worshipper was attacked in the street as he walked home from a mosque in Kings Heath. West Midlands Police said a 73-year-old […] The post Two teenage boys...
View ArticleTwo teenagers bailed after man assaulted while walking home Birmingham mosque
Two 16-year-old boys, who were arrested after a man was attacked while walking home from a mosque in Birmingham last week, have been released on bail. The 73-year-old victim was left injured following...
View ArticlePolice hunt for suspect after pregnant woman loses unborn baby in horrific...
Police have launched an appeal for information about a suspect following a collision in Solihull which resulted in a pregnant woman tragically losing her unborn baby. The traumatised victim has […] The...
View Article‘It absolutely sickens me’– Kings Heath residents come together following...
Residents and activists have gathered in Kings Heath to show solidarity with an elderly man who was brutally attacked while walking home from a local mosque in the Birmingham suburb. The […] The post...
View ArticleMan hospitalised after being shot at Birmingham petrol station
Residents in the Saltley area of Birmingham have been left in shock after a man was shot at a petrol station today. The victim was reportedly attacked at a Gulf […] The post Man hospitalised after...
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