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Peaky Blinders creator and Duran Duran plan exciting opening ceremony for Commonwealth Games
Rangzeb Hussain
July 28, 2022
Legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran are headlining the opening ceremony celebrations at the Commonwealth Games 2022 tonight. Steven Knight, the creative force behind the BBC smash-hit drama series Peaky Blinders,…
Birmingham trials first zero-emissions all-electric bin lorry across city’s Clean Air Zone
Staff Reporter
July 27, 2022
In the latest step to reduce emissions from road traffic to combat climate change and help people live healthier lives, Birmingham City Council has begun trials of its first all-electric…
Free Birmingham 2022 event planned to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay in Small Heath Park
Rangzeb Hussain
July 26, 2022
A free public event has been organised as the Queen's Baton Relay tour comes to Birmingham's Small Heath Park on Wednesday. The iconic baton, which has toured through 72 countries,…
Fake taxi driver rapist arrested in Birmingham, police ask more victims to come forward
Rangzeb Hussain
July 26, 2022
Police are appealing for more victims to come forward after a rapist posing as a taxi driver was arrested in Birmingham. The sexual predator prowled around for victims in Birmingham…
Award-winning British Muslim female cricketer honoured with a mural in Small Heath
Rangzeb Hussain
July 20, 2022
A stunning mural honouring British Muslim female cricket player Abtaha Maqsood has been unveiled at a primary school in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. The gigantic mural - measuring…
An area the size of 5 football pitches destroyed in Lickey Hills Country Park fire
Rangzeb Hussain
July 19, 2022
Over 70 firefighters battled overnight to control the Lickey Hills fire, which started on Monday afternoon as heatwave temperatures soared, and fears are growing that a huge area of the…
Manchester Pride announces Superbia line-up 2022 showcase
Staff Reporter
July 19, 2022
Manchester Pride has announced the line-up for Superbia, a series of arts and culture events as part of the Manchester Pride Festival taking place from 24th – 28th August. Superbia…
Birmingham fire crews battle major fire at Lickey Hills as heatwave rises
Rangzeb Hussain
July 18, 2022
As the heatwave temperatures continue to soar there are reports coming in of a major fire incident at the popular Lickey Hills country park. Fire crews from Birmingham responded to…
Parents advised to check Birmingham school websites for closures due to heatwave
Rangzeb Hussain
July 17, 2022
Birmingham City Council sent out an advisory for parents to check ahead before sending out their children to school on Monday as heatwave temperatures continue to soar. Parents have been…
Ex-husband of Birmingham mother-of-four found guilty of brutal murder
Abdul Kareem
July 16, 2022
The former husband of a woman, who was brutally attacked on her doorstep in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham, has been found guilty of her murder. Taxi driver Mohammed…