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Parents pay tribute to 15-year-old schoolgirl killed in Birmingham bus accident
Rangzeb Hussain
March 22, 2023
The family of a 15-year-old girl killed in a bus accident accident in the Sheldon area of Birmingham have paid tribute to her. Sophie Jain Fletcher was described as a "precious…
REVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and spirit of women
Rangzeb Hussain
March 21, 2023
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre. (more…)
Tragedy in Birmingham as young girl dies after being struck by bus
Rangzeb Hussain
March 19, 2023
A 15-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a bus in the Sheldon area of Birmingham on Saturday (18 March). The devastating accident took place in Sheaf Lane…
Over 7,000 people apply for 60 rare tickets to tour Birmingham New Street signal box
Rangzeb Hussain
March 18, 2023
Network Rail has been swamped with thousands of eager applications from people hoping for one of 60 free tickets to tour the Birmingham New Street signal box, which closed down last…
Three men charged with murder of 50-year-old dad outside Shard End shopping centre
Rangzeb Hussain
March 17, 2023
Three men have been arrested 160 miles away in Devon for the suspected murder of a man outside a shopping precinct in the Shard End area of Birmingham. 50-year-old dad Darren Smith was…
Investigation launched after Birmingham man attacked and killed in Shard End
Rangzeb Hussain
March 16, 2023
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was attacked and killed in the Shard End area of Birmingham. 50-year-old Darren Smith was found seriously injured after being attacked…
Community volunteers help clear litter from Handsworth Cemetery ahead of Ramadan
Rangzeb Hussain
March 13, 2023
A group of community volunteers from Birmingham are helping to clean up Handsworth Cemetery, ahead of Ramadan. The successful cleanup operation – which resulted in twenty bags of litter collected - took place…
Man knifed to death at Walsall nightclub named by police as Akeem Francis-Kerr
Rangzeb Hussain
March 13, 2023
Police have released the name of the man murdered at a Walsall nightclub on Saturday as Akeem Francis-Kerr. The family of the 29-year-old victim have issued a heartfelt tribute saying he…
Delays announced to HS2 line between Birmingham and Crewe as costs soar to £71 billion
Rangzeb Hussain
March 10, 2023
Spiralling costs of the HS2 high speed railway project has resulted in a two year delay to the proposed line between Birmingham and Crewe, say officials. The delay is the…
REVIEW: My Fair Lady – female empowerment themes continue to sing and chime with our times
Rangzeb Hussain
March 9, 2023
A spectacular revival of smash-hit musical My Fair Lady is now melting away the winter snow in Birmingham. The energetic merry-go-round of a show is currently playing at The Birmingham…