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Two teenagers arrested as machetes seized at Square Peg in Birmingham city centre
Staff Reporter
October 1, 2021
Police have arrested two men and seized weapons after reports of clashes between two groups in Birmingham city centre this afternoon. The incident happened in Corporation Street by the Square Peg at…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever
Staff Reporter
September 25, 2021
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28…
Grand Hotel Birmingham gets celebrity launch following £45m restoration and revamp
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2021
It may have only been weeks ago that Hollywood A-lister Tom Cruise was staying at the venue while filming Mission Impossible 7 in the city, but The Grand Hotel Birmingham has…
Man, 50, convicted after racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers on Facebook
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
A man has been convicted of racially abusing footballer Romaine Sawyers online after being tracked down by a dedicated football hate crime officer. Police Constable Stuart Ward of West Midlands Police…
Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault on Birmingham night out
Staff Reporter
August 30, 2021
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally hurt while on a night out in Birmingham city centre. The 50-year-old, from Birmingham, was involved in a disorder in…
Police charge man with wounding and threats to kill following Erdington ‘gun and grenade’ stand-off
Staff Reporter
August 30, 2021
Police have charged a man with "wounding and threats to kill" following a tense stand-off in Erdington. Drama unfolded at a property in Hillaries Road, Erdington last week when a negotiator…
Man critically injured after being assaulted during night out in Brindley Place
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2021
A man is critically ill in hospital after being assaulted on a night out in Birmingham city centre. The 50-year-old was involved in a disorder in Brindley Place, off Broad…
Lozells park screens Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ as residents get first-ever open air film night
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2021
Residents in Handsworth and Lozells were treated to a free outdoor cinema experience yesterday when The Lion King was shown on the big screen at Georges Park. Hundreds of families…
IN PICTURES: Birmingham Weekender 2021 thrills crowds across city centre venues
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2021
Birmingham Weekender has made a welcome return this August bank holiday weekend, with over 100 free events for the public to enjoy. Once again produced by the Birmingham Hippodrome, this…