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Armed robber jailed for threatening Coventry family with machete in their own home
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023 | 11:15 am
An armed raider who was thwarted by residents in their own home has been jailed for more than four years after police linked him to the attempted robbery. Peshang Ahmed…
Desperate “creep” prankster banned from TikTok and YouTube after invading family home
Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023 | 02:23 pm
A desperate online prankster who has been described as a "creep" for trespassing into the private homes of families in London for clout, has been banned from popular social media platforms TikTok…
Queer variety market to pop-up at The Flapper this weekend
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023 | 07:33 pm
An LGBTQ+ friendly market showcasing at least 15 local traders will be popping up at The Flapper in Birmingham this weekend. Presented by independent creative trader Queerringz, the 'Shop Queer' pop-up…
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023 | 10:44 am
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ'd at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ…
Birmingham band Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor’s Award during home city gig
Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023 | 02:00 pm
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award. The band were presented with the Lord Mayor's…
Birmingham teenager dies in car crash tragedy as vehicle smashes into tree
Staff Reporter
May 2, 2023 | 07:00 pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man died when the vehicle he was travelling in crashed into a tree in Nechells, Birmingham. Officers were called to the scene of the…
Four men arrested after shocking disorder at Ramadan markets in Small Heath
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023 | 12:37 pm
Four men have been arrested in connection with Sunday night's violent disorder in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Police and Trading Standards officers were allegedly subjected to verbal and…
Who is María Oliva, the rising Spanish music star?
Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023 | 10:30 am
María Oliva is an emerging music artist hailing from southern Spain. Since she was 10 years old, María has been singing songs. (more…)
Twenty-one convicted in largest child sexual abuse investigation conducted by West Mids Police
Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023 | 07:40 pm
A gang of twenty-one people have been convicted of serious sexual offending against children in Walsall in the largest child sexual abuse investigation conducted by West Midlands Police. The crimes…
Teenager Kassam Akram jailed for brandishing gun in Birmingham street
Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023 | 01:52 pm
A teenager who brandished a gun on the streets of Birmingham has been jailed for five years. Kassam Akram was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court on 30 March after being found guilty…