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VIDEO: Bernie Wilcox on 40th anniversary of Northern Carnival Against the Nazis
Staff Reporter
September 3, 2018
Journalist Vimal Korpal chats to Bernie Wilcox, one of the founders of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis in 1978, on the 40th anniversary of the anti-racism event; and ahead…
Coventry stab victim named as 21-year-old Fidel Glasgow
Staff Reporter
September 2, 2018
A Coventry man who died yesterday afternoon has been named as Fidel Glasgow. The 21-year-old died in hospital less than 12 hours after being stabbed in the city centre in…
Chelmsley Wood teenager jailed for rape and sexual assault
Staff Reporter
September 2, 2018
West Midlands Police has applauded the bravery of two women after their evidence helped convict an 18-year-old man of rape and sexual assault. Thomas Hampson, from York Minster Drive, Chelmsley…
Jamelia confirmed as 40th person to be honoured on Birmingham Walk of Stars
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Brummie music star Jamelia will become the next person to be honoured on the city's prestigious Walk of Stars later this week. British recording artist, actress and television presenter Jamelia -…
SBTV in Birmingham for September pop-up takeover experience
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Urban music channel SBTV is heading to Birmingham's Custard Factory in Digbeth this week, for an all-day music and street art pop-up experience. Billed as an "SBTV takeover", the popular…
IN PICTURES: Andrew ‘Andreas Stylianou’ Stelly
Staff Reporter
September 1, 2018
Andrew Stelly - sometimes known as Andreas Stylianou - is a British teacher, 6ft 4ins model, and journalist from Birmingham. He was named Mr Birmingham 2017-2019, is Head of Year…
Janbaz Tarin, 21, charged with Solihull double murder
Staff Reporter
August 31, 2018
Janbaz Tarin has been charged with the murder of a mother and daughter who were fatally stabbed in Northdown Road, Solihull in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday. Tarin,…
Over 100 events planned to celebrate city’s fascinating history during Birmingham Heritage Week
Staff Reporter
August 30, 2018
The countdown to Birmingham Heritage Week has begun, with one week to go until the start of over 100 events which celebrate the city’s fascinating history, people and heritage. Discover…
Edgbaston Village launches first ever Open Weekend showcasing music, food and lifestyle fare
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2018
Calthorpe Estates is giving visitors a flavour of what Edgbaston Village has to offer at the first ever Open Weekend. On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September from 10am until…
£10 fee for 16-18 photocards has been waived for young people in West Midlands
Staff Reporter
August 22, 2018
Young people receiving exam results this summer have another reason to celebrate – they can now get 50% discounts on bus, train and tram travel for free. Transport for West…