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Police warning after police seize drugs worth £10million on Birmingham roads
Staff Reporter
September 12, 2020
West Midlands Police have issued a warning to criminals that city roads are no respite for drug trafficking after police traffic teams seized more than £10 million worth of drugs and suspected 'dirty…
Birmingham coronavirus lockdown restrictions increased as infection rate rises
Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Birmingham households have been banned from mixing in new lockdown measures announced to push down the coronavirus rate of infection in the city. Council leaders have said the restrictions will begin…
Birmingham’s iconic Selfridges building to get a dramatic new makeover
Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Birmingham's iconic Selfridges building is to get a dramatic new look as it undergoes a makeover. The city landmark will be enveloped in a bold eye-catching pink and black wrap while the…
Church gunman suspect arrested after flat raid in Walsall
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Police in Walsall have arrested a man in connection with a firearms alert after a man was seen waving a gun around in a church. After several people contacted West Midlands Police this morning…
Birmingham man who broke into hospitals and stole from nurses during COVID lockdown is jailed
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
A Birmingham thief who broke into hospitals and care homes and stole from nurses while the rest of the nation applauded the hard work of NHS staff, has been jailed…
Writing competition launched for women from Birmingham, Bangladesh and Pakistan
Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
An international writing competition for women and girls from diverse communities in Birmingham, Bangladesh and Pakistan has been launched. My City, My Home is part of Transforming Narratives, a ground-breaking three-year…
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Organisers of Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market have confirmed that the popular festive event will not take place this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The market, which attracts…
Police appeal for information after teenager stabbed in broad daylight in Witton
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Witton yesterday afternoon. A major road near the Aston area of the city has been shut after…
Birmingham stabbings: Zephaniah McLeod appears in court for murder charge
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
A man charged with the murder and accused of attempted murder has appeared in court today following a stabbing rampage which left one man dead and several critically injured on…
Social gatherings of more than six to be banned in England
Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday in response to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases across the country. Currently, the lawful limit on gatherings…