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“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest
George Galloway has condemned allegedly being banned from addressing a Birmingham pro-Palestine protest, amid claims he was "refused the right to speak" over his views on UK border controls. Attending the…
Four arrests made ahead of Tommy Robinson protests in Telford but no “significant issues” say police
Police arrested four people who were "involved in antisocial behaviour" earlier today, ahead of a Tommy Robinson protest in Telford town centre. Around 500 people showed up for a public protest…
Man charged after firearm recovered by police in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have charged a man after a firearm was recovered by officers executing a warrant in Birmingham yesterday. Asif Hussain, aged 31, has appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court…
Walsall man Brian Guest, 65, jailed for over 20 years for raping women and young girls
A Walsall man has been jailed for more than 20 years after being convicted of a series of rapes against women and young girls. Brian Guest, 65, was jailed on…
Sandwell council building workers to strike over “broken pay promise”, says Unite union
Around 100 council workers responsible for building and maintenance duties are poised to strike in February and March, raising concerns about potential disruption to housing repairs. The Unite union, representing…
Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Birmingham's historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate…
Council investigates after Birmingham stream turns “strange” bright red, leaving locals bewildered
A stream in Birmingham has mysteriously turned bright red, leaving locals bewildered as to the source of the colour change. Visitors to Hawthorn Brook in Perry Common Meadows noticed the crimson-coloured water…
Channel 4 revive student trainee programme for Joe Lycett late-night show
Channel 4 have today announced the return of the hugely successful Trainee Programme on the second series of Late Night Lycett, which returns this spring. Award-winning comedian Joe Lycett and…
South Asian ‘Kathak’ dance performances exploring abuse and migration to be staged in Birmingham
A special performance amplifying Kathak, a south Asian classical dance, will be performed at the city's Birmingham Hippodrome next month. Amina Khayyam Dance Company (AKDC) is returning to the venue's…
Amazon workers strike in Sutton Coldfield over pay disparity
Workers at a recently opened Amazon warehouse in Sutton Coldfield have walked out in protest of low wages. Around 60 members of the GMB union, representing a smaller portion of the 2,000-strong…