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Police appeal for witnesses after stabbing in Stony Lane
A man was stabbed and another slashed in Sandwell last night following a clash between a gang of men on a public street. West Midlands Police have issued an appeal…
Dishoom launch exciting new dining experience in Birmingham
The Dishoom dining experience is coming to Birmingham as the doors to the new restaurant open in Chamberlain Square on April 1st 2020. Dishoom is known for paying loving homage…
Why Birmingham women are celebrating International Women’s Day?
International Women's Day on March 8th provides an important opportunity to celebrate women's achievements while calling for greater equality. This year's 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual, a message reflecting an equal world…
Woman in 70s confirmed as first UK coronavirus fatality
A patient at the Royal Berkshire Hospital who tested positive for coronavirus has been confirmed as the first death in the UK related to the virus. The woman, in her 70s,…
Coronavirus case confirmed in Birmingham by health officials
Health officials have confirmed that a patient in Birmingham has tested positive for coronavirus today. The UK Chief Medical Officer issued a statement today (Thursday 5th March) announcing news of a…
Viral comic creator’s sell-out UK tour cancelled – over “public health concerns”
The creator of an unexpectedly hugely popular online comic strip has cancelled her upcoming UK tour, despite it selling out after only one Instagram post. Catana Chetwynd, creator of Catana…
Moseley Road Baths gala pool to reopen with free art exhibition
One of Birmingham’s architectural gems, Moseley Road Baths, in Balsall Heath, is reopening the doors of the Gala Pool to the community to showcase its first ever art exhibition. From…
Mobile phone and Facebook scam artist jailed after two years on the run
A convicted con woman who spent more than two years on the run in Turkey is finally behind bars after West Midlands Police arrested her on Thursday 27th February at…
Oldbury man arrested for murder of his mother and step-father
A man has been charged with murdering his mother and step-father at their home in Oldbury, Birmingham, on Tuesday 25th February. Anmol Chana, 25, was arrested and charged with the…
Birmingham school closes and pupils sent home after coronavirus fears
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst in Birmingham has sent home all pupils and a deep clean of the school is currently in effect after several pupils returned with flu-like symptoms from…