
Birmingham community turn bus stops into stained-glass art galleries across Handsworth
Seven new bus stops lining Birmingham’s busy Soho Road have been converted into art galleries to celebrate the area’s diverse communities and history. China Plate Theatre artist Nilupa Yasmin has…

Birmingham’s iconic fountain switched back on ahead of Commonwealth Games
Birmingham’s iconic water feature 'The River' has been officially switched back on in Victoria Square. The fountain - commonly known as the "Floozie in the Jacuzzi" - has been repaired…

West Midlands Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct
A police officer has been dismissed after a misconduct panel found allegations of matters of honesty and integrity breaches amounted to gross misconduct, following an investigation by the Independent Office…

First Black mayor elected to Wolverhampton city council in its 200-year history
History was made in Wolverhampton today after a former NHS nurse was elected to become the first black Mayor of the city. Councillor Sandra Samuels (Lab, Ettingshall) said she was…

Birmingham residents in shock after snake loose in Small Heath garden
Birmingham residents in the Small Heath area of the city were left shocked after a resident discovered a snake slithering around in his garden yesterday (Tuesday 17). The reptile, thought…