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Child killer Riaz Ahmed named as pair jailed for life over drive-by killing of Abdul Xasan
Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021 | 03:22 pm
A man and boy have today been jailed for life for the fatal drive-by shooting of a teenager – as identity of the child killer can be revealed for the…
New police measures could land individuals £6,400 fine for breaking lockdown restrictions
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021 | 06:54 pm
As the nation’s third lockdown in less than a year is underway, police forces across the country have received revised government’s regulations to enforce COVID-19 safety restrictions on the public, with maximum fines of…
Supermarkets urged to step up COVID-19 safety measures as virus infections surge
Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021 | 01:44 pm
West Midlands council leaders are calling on supermarkets and businesses that remain open during this national lockdown to step-up their COVID-19 safety measures to help combat the surge of infections…
Dudley teen jailed for injuring four after trying to run over her ex-boyfriend
Staff Reporter
January 6, 2021 | 02:00 pm
A Dudley teenager has been jailed after injuring four people in a deliberate act of reckless driving in Birmingham last August. Lydia Baya had taken her mother’s car and, following…
Birmingham council reach agreement to integrate Old Curzon Street Station into new HS2 terminus
Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021 | 02:14 pm
Britain’s new high-speed railway, HS2, has received the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin the transformative refurbishment of the Old Curzon Street Station, marking the next phase of work…
Police appeal after grandfather violently attacked and cut with saw during robbery [WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES]
Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021 | 12:31 pm
WARNING: Some readers may find the images below upsetting. A Birmingham grandfather was repeatedly punched, kicked and cut with a saw after being attacked in his own bed by intruders. The…
Lockdown January 2021: What are the new tougher national restrictions and rules?
Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021 | 08:10 am
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown for England to be enforced from Tuesday, what exactly are the updated restrictions? According to the latest government statement, the lockdown - beginning today and…
PM Boris Johnson announces third national lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021 | 09:42 pm
A new lockdown for England will be enforced from midnight, the UK Prime Minister has announced. In a bid to curb the continued and increasing spread of COVID-19, everyone in the country…
Birmingham LGBTQ nightclub offers closed premises as free NHS vaccination centre
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2021 | 02:11 pm
As the UK's coronavirus vaccination roll-out gets underway with the newly approved Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine suitable for standard refrigeration, a nightclub in Birmingham has offered their premises for use by NHS…
Handsworth music legend Apache Indian awarded BEM in Queen’s New Year Honours
Staff Reporter
January 3, 2021 | 02:00 pm
Reggae star and Birmingham music legend Apache Indian has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Recognised internationally for his fusion of bhangra, reggae and…
