Murder in Digbeth, two young men and woman arrested
City centre residents have been left in shock after a man was stabbed to death in a Digbeth apartment this morning. Police confirmed three people have been arrested on suspicion […] The post Murder in...
View ArticleLibrary of Birmingham joins in Eid festivities by lighting up in green and white
The iconic Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square is being lit up in green and white to mark Eid celebrations in the region. As Muslims across the West Midlands celebrate […] The post Library of...
View ArticleREVIEW: Demon Dentist – Birmingham Stage Company adapt David Walliams book
Birmingham Stage Company has crafted theatrical drama and mirth from David Walliams bestselling children’s book. Demon Dentist is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. Comedian,...
View ArticleEid in Kings Heath arts event aims to forge friendships and inspire community...
The organiser of a free public Eid arts event taking place this Sunday in Birmingham hopes to use the platform to bring together people of all backgrounds and promote community spirit […] The post Eid...
View ArticleBirmingham pedestrian killed in horrific hit-and-run, police hunt driver
Police are hunting the driver of a car who fled the scene after a pedestrian was struck down and killed in Birmingham on Saturday. The fatal collision is believed to […] The post Birmingham pedestrian...
View ArticleDerelict Birmingham pub where Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath performed first...
A landmark city centre pub, where pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath performed their first ever gig, has received a £300,000 grant to transform it into a music venue. The Crown […] The post...
View ArticleBREAKING: Car crashes into Birmingham city centre tram stop
A car crashed into a tram stop in the heart of Birmingham city centre this afternoon just before 4pm. The collision took place in Broad Street near the junction of […] The post BREAKING: Car crashes...
View ArticleBirmingham street artist paints mural celebrating Small Heath history and...
A bright and colourful new mural has been painted in Birmingham which celebrates the history and wildlife of Small Heath. Birmingham street artist Martin Hoakser Edwards, who was commissioned to […]...
View ArticleBREAKING: Emergency services deal with serious crash in Small Heath, Birmingham
A collision involving two vehicles on the border of Small Heath and Bordesley Green in Birmingham brought heavy traffic congestion this afternoon (7 July). The accident took place at the junction […]...
View ArticleFour boys who tragically died in icy West Midlands lake were feeding ducks,...
An inquest into the heartbreaking death of four boys inside a West Midlands park was told that they were “feeding ducks and skimming stones” when the youngsters tragically fell into the […] The post...
View ArticleOh. My. Gawd. The Friends immersive exhibition is now in Birmingham
The wait is finally over as doors open at the NEC in Birmingham to welcome fans who can immerse themselves in the world of hit comedy show Friends. The Friends […] The post Oh. My. Gawd. The Friends...
View ArticleMughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Birmingham’s Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a...
View ArticleBirmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free...
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over “Labour’s refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children’s murals” at […] The post...
View ArticleWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street announces public Q&A session in Birmingham
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has announced he will be engaging in a public Q&A event in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The session is open to all and will […] The post West Midlands Mayor Andy...
View ArticleAward-winning former journalist writes psychological ghost story set in...
A former Birmingham journalist with a life-long passion for horror stories has written his debut novel featuring real-life hauntings. GJ Phelps, who was born in Birmingham, makes use of the […] The...
View ArticleREVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The […] The post REVIEW: The...
View ArticleTwo teenagers jailed for murder of a boy described by family as a “sweet and...
Two teenagers have been jailed for the sadistic murder of a young Wolverhampton lad who was described by his family as a “sweet and loving son”. 16-year-old Ronan Kanda was […] The post Two teenagers...
View ArticleVile West Midlands scout leader guilty of sexually abusing boys as young as...
A former scout leader has been jailed after admitting a string of historical child sexual abuse against boys during the 1970’s in Sutton Coldfield. Stuart May, now aged 79, was a […] The post Vile West...
View ArticleShocking video shows Birmingham King Kong statue lying in pieces at...
The mystery of the whereabouts of the missing King Kong statue, which made a proud and dramatic appearance during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been solved. Intrepid YouTuber DJ […] The...
View ArticleREVIEW: Dirty Dancing – red hot summer romance with scorching dancing
One of the most memorable dance films from the 1980’s comes to the city as a scorching hot stage musical. Dirty Dancing is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in […] The post REVIEW: Dirty Dancing –...
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