Author Archives: Staff Reporter
Commuter chaos at New Street Station as ticket machines out of action ahead of tech upgrade
Staff Reporter
June 8, 2022 | 05:15 pm
Self-service ticket machines are out of action at New Street Station in Birmingham, forcing throngs of customers to queue for tickets and causing some to miss trains and connections or…
Sir Lenny Henry joins stars behind drama ‘My Name is Leon’ ahead of BBC television premiere
Staff Reporter
June 8, 2022 | 10:56 am
Ahead of the film adaptation of bestselling book 'My Name Is Leon' coming to BBC Two this Friday, actor and executive producer Sir Lenny Henry joined the Birmingham writer behind…
IN PICTURES: BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend festival in Coventry
Staff Reporter
May 31, 2022 | 01:37 pm
A-list music stars came to Coventry over the weekend, with the likes of Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, and Becky Hill taking to the stage in front of tens of…
Adil Ray unveils two new Birmingham colleges in Digbeth as part of arts & film investment
Staff Reporter
May 27, 2022 | 10:47 am
British actor, comedian and presenter Adil Ray was in Birmingham to officially open Performers College and Screen and Film School, where he is a patron. The two colleges share a…
Birmingham community turn bus stops into stained-glass art galleries across Handsworth
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022 | 10:58 am
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
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022 | 10:37 am
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
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2022 | 10:27 am
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…
Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Smethwick
Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022 | 01:25 pm
West Midlands Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a man died when his car hit a tree in Smethwick. The incident happened in Oldbury Road (A457), near Mallin…
Where are Eid prayers taking place in Birmingham today?
Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022 | 06:19 am
As thousands of Muslims across the city begin Eid celebrations, many will be starting the day with special religious prayer services to mark the end of Ramadan and to ring…
Reckless teenage burglar caught by police dog as he attempts to escape cops in stolen car
Staff Reporter
April 30, 2022 | 03:49 pm
A reckless driver who hit speeds of up to 85mph in residential areas as he tried to flee in a stolen car has been locked up - after he was…