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Residents “shocked and scared” as man’s body found in Birmingham city centre near Holloway Circus Queensway
Local residents have been left shocked after a man's body was found in Birmingham city centre near Holloway Circus Queensway. The body of a male was found in the city centre on…
Climate change could damage West Midlands transport infrastructure, new report finds
The effects of climate change in the West Midlands could damage local transport networks, the water supply and disrupt business supply chains, according to a new report. A new research…
Palestine Action activists arrested after defacing Lord Balfour statue in Parliament
Two women have been arrested by police after entering the House of Commons to deface a memorial statue of former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour. The Palestine Action activists, reportedly pretending to…
Police arrest Birmingham man suspected of killing his brother in Small Heath
A suspect wanted for the murder of his brother in the Small Heath area of Birmingham has been arrested, say police. The 58-year-old murder suspect, who was on the run,…
Pride director Lawrence Barton appointed as Birmingham’s first Night-Time Economy Champion
Birmingham Pride festival director Lawrence Barton has become the city’s first Night-Time Economy Champion, appointed by Birmingham City Council. The announcement was made after Barton's installation received the backing of the Leader of Birmingham…
BBC news platforms to host free Birmingham journalism event for budding talent
To celebrate their move to Birmingham, BBC Newsbeat and Asian Network News have partnered up with the BBC Academy to host a free event for those interested in entering the…
Birmingham on course to win bid to host 2026 European Athletics Championships
Birmingham city is hoping to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships after reports that that rival bidder Budapest has pulled out of the race to host the sporting event. It appears…
Murder suspect on the run after killing his brother in Small Heath, Birmingham
A suspected killer is on the run in Birmingham after murdering his own brother in the Small Heath area of the city on Monday night. Clifton Waite, 56, was stabbed…
The Shawshank Redemption actors visit Birmingham lock-up as UK stage tour ends
The Shawshank Redemption has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre and cast members of the show visited the old Steelhouse Lane lock-up in Birmingham as the show comes to the end…
Birmingham mother whose son was stabbed to death supports anti-knife campaign
A heartbroken mother whose only son was tragically killed in a knife attack by a teenager is fronting a new anti-knife campaign. Sarah Barry has spoken about the horror and…