Author Archives: Staff Reporter
Sutton Coldfield residents adopt Wylde Green railway station to encourage local pride
A group of residents from Sutton Coldfield have adopted the Wylde Green railway station and are working with West Midlands Railway to enhance their local transport hub, making it a place…
Anti-racism campaigners call for action against UK police following George Floyd trial verdict
Anti-racism campaigners are calling for action to charge rogue police officers in Britain, following news of the verdict in the high-profile George Floyd trial in the United States. Campaigners from Stand Up To…
What is Earth Day 2021 and how is it being celebrated?
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held in 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally, including…
Police appeal after officer injured by brick thrown through cop car window in Chelmsley Wood
Police have launched an appeal after an officer was hit after a brick was thrown through the window of her car in Birmingham. The incident took place when two officers were sitting…
Birmingham warehouse fined over £60,000 for unsafe working practices
A food warehouse has been fined £60,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday. Birmingham City Council prosecuted Pearl Food Distribution Ltd…
INTERVIEW: Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald on starring in MMA horror film ‘Hellkat’
Budding Stourbridge actor Harvey McDonald has landed a film role in a "crazy" tale of mixed martial arts fighters, demons and drags queens. The 27-year-old West Midlands performer adds the…
Two teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old Keon Lincoln in Birmingham
Detectives have this afternoon charged two teenagers with the murder of Keon Lincoln in Handsworth. A 14-year-old boy from Birmingham and 15-year-old boy from Walsall have been remanded in custody…
Gurpreet Singh found guilty of murdering wife in family home and blaming it on burglars
A callous liar who betrayed the trust of his family and friends by pretending his wife had been killed during a burglary at their home has been found guilty of…
Woman attacked and robbed in her own home after meeting man on dating site
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked and robbed in her own home after arranging a date through a popular dating app. The 44-year-old matched with…
Mayor Andy Street to mark Holocaust memorial Day with West Midlands faith leaders
West Midlands mayor Andy Street will join members of the Jewish and interfaith community tomorrow to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, ahead of national commemorations. Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in a special virtual event, the…