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Woman attacked by rapist who ‘prowled park for weeks’ in Sutton Coldfield
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2021
Police are hunting for a rapist who prowled around for "days or weeks" and attacked a woman on Sunday night on parkland behind Princess Alice retail complex in New Oscott,…
David Olusoga announced to attend Birmingham Lit Fest 2021 during Black History Month
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2021
David Olusoga, one of the UK's most respected historians and broadcasters, is due to attend the Birmingham Literature Festival 2021 on Saturday (9th Oct) during Birmingham Black History Month. The…
Young man tragically dies after being stabbed in a Birmingham street
Rangzeb Hussain
October 5, 2021
A young man, described by his family as a "pure soul", was fatally stabbed in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham on Friday night (1 Oct) and police confirmed a…
Jail for violent Birmingham domestic abuser who dangled partner from window by her ankles
Rangzeb Hussain
October 4, 2021
This story contains details of domestic abuse and photos of injuries. A domestic abuser from Birmingham who repeatedly bullied, assaulted and stabbed his ex-partner has been jailed for 13 years…
Over 76,000 support cancer patient Lewin’s campaign to stay in the UK amid deportation threats
Sundus Abdi
October 1, 2021
A petition campaigning against the deportation of an elderly cancer patient has received more than 76,000 signatures. Lewin Williams, 74, has lived in Birmingham for almost 20 years and has…
Two teenagers arrested as machetes seized at Square Peg in Birmingham city centre
Staff Reporter
October 1, 2021
Police have arrested two men and seized weapons after reports of clashes between two groups in Birmingham city centre this afternoon. The incident happened in Corporation Street by the Square Peg at…
West Bromwich Albion fan jailed for online racist abuse of player Romaine Sawyers
Rangzeb Hussain
October 1, 2021
A West Bromwich Albion fan was jailed on Thursday (30 Sept) for racially abusing player Romaine Sawyers online after the culprit was tracked down by a football hate crime officer.…
Street art mural of Muslim girl riding skateboard stuns Birmingham residents
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2021
A mural depicting a Muslim girl riding a skateboard has stunned Birmingham residents who have praised the artwork for its bold approach to inclusivity. The street art has been created by talented…
Thousands welcome Birmingham Pride as LGBTQ+ festival returns bigger and better than ever
Staff Reporter
September 25, 2021
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the return of Birmingham Pride this weekend, after the event was twice postponed due to the COVID pandemic. Following a hiatus of 28…
Two men guilty of killing their “baby brother” in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 21, 2021
Two callous men have been convicted at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (20th Sept) for their part in the killing of their younger brother Thomas Rogers. David and Samuel Rogers…