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Police appeal after burglary at house of murdered woman Kamaljeet Mahey
West Midlands Police are seeking information about a burglary at the home of a woman who was murdered in Wolverhampton last month. The break-in took place at an address on Park…
Birmingham conference set to shine spotlight on pioneering Black women in policing
A pioneering conference celebrating prominent Black women is to be held in Birmingham later this month, providing a platform for attendees to share their stories. The ‘Women in the Shade’ summit is…
“I will kill anyone who comes across me” – Vicious killer given three life sentences for random stabbings in Birmingham
A killer has been given three life sentences after stabbing a man to death in a random attack as he walked down a Handsworth road, leaving two other victims with life-changing…
IN PICTURES: Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome has begun its six-week run of this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Featuring sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, the UK’s biggest regional panto…
Birmingham Hippodrome opens applications for 2024 Young Advocates programme
Birmingham Hippodrome are recruiting people aged 14 – 22 for their 2024 Young Advocates programme. Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates is a group of young people that, whilst on their own…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Lunar New Year celebrations return to Birmingham in February
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 11 February 2024, it has been announced. Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will…
Legoland casts its magic over the world of Narnia with a mini version of the Winter Wonderland
Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, complete with its…
Council helps unlock £2million of income for residents affected by cost of living crisis
More than £2million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council,…
Police charge 46 men over major disorder outside Villa Park
West Midlands Police have charged 46 men over Thursday night's violence outside Villa Park. Of those, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, while two have been charged…