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“My main scene is Birmingham” Ginny Lemon a stand-out contender in Ru Paul’s Drag Race
Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Two young thugs guilty of viciously beating and killing Birmingham pensioner
Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
Two young thugs have been found guilty of murder, after they viciously assaulted and robbed a Birmingham pensioner at his home in Birmingham. Robert Morrison tragically died after contracting pneumonia, six…
Child killer Riaz Ahmed named as pair jailed for life over drive-by killing of Abdul Xasan
Staff Reporter
January 8, 2021
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
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
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…