Author Archives: Staff Reporter
Mayor Andy Street to mark Holocaust memorial Day with West Midlands faith leaders
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021 | 10:41 pm
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…
Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the United States
Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021 | 05:30 pm
Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th US president at the US Capitol in Washington and Kamala Harris as Vice-president. Upon taking her oath, Harris became the…
Police warn public not to break lockdown to attend planned protest in Birmingham tomorrow
Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021 | 05:30 pm
West Midlands Police have urged people not to attend a protest in Birmingham tomorrow while providing zero details as to what the protest is about, who is behind it or…
Victoria Square fountain repair set to be approved by council ahead of Commonwealth Games
Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021 | 10:59 pm
A multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by…
“My main scene is Birmingham” Ginny Lemon a stand-out contender in Ru Paul’s Drag Race
Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021 | 10:30 am
As RuPaul’s Drag Race UK makes a return to screens tonight for a brand new series, one of Birmingham's very own drag stars is a stand-out contender in this year's show.…
BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021 | 10:16 pm
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news…
Former police officer jailed for “predatory behaviour”, corruption and sexual assault
Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021 | 06:18 am
A former West Midlands Police officer has been jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to improper use of police powers. Emerson Estridge, 45, has been locked up following charges…
Police defend decision to fine Birmingham pub bombings campaigners £200 for attending memorial
Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021 | 03:00 pm
Police in the West Midlands have defended a decision to fine campaigners attending a memorial to the Birmingham pub bombings for breaching coronavirus restrictions. Six people were issued with fixed…
West Midlands Police appoint PC Stuart Ward as the UK’s first football hate crime officer
Staff Reporter
January 9, 2021 | 02:00 pm
An officer who has personally experienced racist abuse has been appointed to lead West Midlands Police's efforts to tackle hate crime in football. PC Stuart Ward has become the UK’s first dedicated hate crime officer…
Donald Trump permanently banned from Twitter to prevent “further incitement to violence”
Staff Reporter
January 9, 2021 | 01:25 am
US President Donald Trump has been permanently banned from Twitter "due to the risk of further incitement of violence", the company has announced. According to the global social media website, the decision was taken…
