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Poignant street art tribute painted in Aston for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
A poignant street art tribute has been painted overnight in the Aston area of Birmingham to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, aged 6, who tragically lost his life at the hands of his…
Solihull father and stepmother jailed over “sadistic” death of little Arthur, aged 6
The father and stepmother of 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes from Solihull have both been jailed today (3rd December) for the "sadistic" torture and killing of the little lad who was poisoned,…
UK neo-Nazi terror group member given extended 10-year jail sentence
The co-founder of a banned neo-Nazi group, which wanted to start a "white jihad" and spread hatred against ethnic minorities, Muslims, Jews and LGBTQ+ people, has been handed an extended…
Small Heath legend Malik is honoured by Brum street artist
Enigmatic Birmingham street artist Foka Wolf has produced a giant poster tribute to a living legend of Small Heath who is recognisable to generations of Brummies. The new artwork, pasted…
Member of dangerous UK neo-Nazi group convicted of terror charges
The co-founder of a UK neo-Nazi group described as "racist, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, with an ethnic cleansing agenda which advocated attacks on LGBTQ+ people" has been convicted today of being a…
Hanukkah celebrations begins for city’s Jewish community
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - has begun for Judaism's faithful followers across the world, and it's no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The first…
Horror in Hockley after teenager shot in the back near subway
Horrific news is coming in of a 13-year-old boy who was shot in the back last night near Hockley Circus in Birmingham. The teenager was attacked shortly before 7pm last…
Will Smith makes surprise appearance at Wimbledon ahead of London ‘King Richard’ premiere
After great anticipation, King Richard, the film about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams’ father is finally out tomorrow. To celebrate its release, Demi Singleton, Sanniya Sidney, Will Smith and…
Zephaniah McLeod gets life sentence for killing one and injuring seven in Birmingham stabbings rampage
Ruthless killer Zephaniah McLeod has been sentenced for murdering a young man and injuring seven others in a violent stabbing rampage in Birmingham last year. In September 2020, a series of stabbings over…
‘Walls Between Us’ play exploring mental health struggles of South Asian family to be staged at REP
A play exploring how Covid-19 impacts an intergenerational South Asian household is being performed this week as part of a Birmingham arts festival highlighting stories around mental health and wellbeing. Produced…