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Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
Paul Stringer
November 21, 2019
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a…
Three convicted of brutally murdering homeless man in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019
Three men have been convicted of the brutal murder of a Latvian man who they wrapped in a sleeping bag and dumped in the street, before going off to buy…
Blue Plaque unveiled at Brum university in honour of Hollywood star Madeleine Carroll
Staff Reporter
November 21, 2019
The University of Birmingham has commemorated one of its most distinguished graduates, the actor and humanitarian, Madeleine Carroll, through the unveiling of a new commemorative Blue Plaque. Carroll, who was…
Police appeal after masked burglars break into Balsall Heath house and steal jewellery
Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019
West Midlands Police have released images of individuals wanted in connection with a house break-in and burglary in Balsall Heath. Do you recognise anyone from this group? Officers want to speak…
Walsall man arrested by counter terrorism police on suspicion of licence breach
Staff Reporter
November 20, 2019
A 36-year-old man has been arrested by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit on suspicion of breaching licence conditions. He was arrested on Wednesday 20 November from an address in Walsall.…
Beverley Knight honoured with lifetime achievement award at MBCC Awards
Denise James
November 19, 2019
West Midlands soulstress Beverley Knight has been honoured with prestigious lifetime achievement accolade at the Midlands Community and Business Awards in Birmingham. Local stars and community members came together to celebrate local personalities and…
Vegan students tempt meat-eaters with plant-based burgers for World Vegan Month
Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
To celebrate World Vegan Month, students in Birmingham have been handing out plant-based burgers to urge meat-eaters to switch to an animal-friendly diet. Students from University College Birmingham teamed up…
West Midlands Police seizes £1million at Birmingham Airport
Staff Reporter
November 17, 2019
More than £1million has been seized over the last year from travellers passing through Birmingham Airport who are suspected of using the port as a gateway to send money abroad…
Police launch murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Lozells
Rangzeb Hussain
November 17, 2019
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in Lozells this afternoon (November 17). Officers found a man in his 20s with serious injuries in Lozells…
Cameras at the Ready as Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye from Paw Patrol to visit Star City!
Staff Reporter
November 16, 2019
UPDATE: This event has now been altered and will be attended by popular children's TV characters Peppa Pig and George instead. Star City in Birmingham is hosting a FREE family…
