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Birmingham Lunar New Year celebrations 2024: Year of the Dragon – Here’s what to expect
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham next month on Sunday 11 February, but what can you expect? Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations…
Paul Murphy announced as new Music Director for Birmingham Royal Ballet
The Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced Paul Murphy as its new Music Director and Principal Conductor. The appointment of Murphy was announced today as the Company's new Music Director and…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity urges individuals to make a will as it offers free service
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is urging individuals to make a will, as it offers a service to write one for free. According to recent research by Canada Life, more than…
Police appeal for witnesses after shots fired at car in Coventry Road in Birmingham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured when shots were fired at a car in Birmingham on Saturday. The victim, in his 30s, remains in hospital with injuries…
Gunman who fired shots outside Sutton Coldfield pub jailed for nine years
A gunman who fired shots at people outside a pub in Sutton Coldfield has been jailed for nine years. In the early hours of Saturday, 18 June 2022, disorder broke…
Muhammad Hassam Ali: Birmingham murder victim named as hunt for killer continues
The teenage boy who died after being stabbed in Birmingham this weekend has been named, as detectives renew their appeal for more information to help catch his killer. Muhammad Hassam…
Murder investigation launched after 17-year-old boy is stabbed in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager who was stabbed in Birmingham city centre has tragically died. Police were called to Victoria Square after a 17-year-old boy was…
Birmingham’s largest Palestine demo held as thousands march through city for Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of people marched through Birmingham today for one of the city's largest ever pro-Palestine demonstrations. Billed as the biggest Gaza ceasefire protest in the West Midlands, the peace rally lived…
Sohm Kapila added to Midlands cast line-up of new musical Bhangra Nation
International actress Sohm Kapila is joining the Midlands cast of Bhangra Nation, a new musical being staged in Birmingham. As rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of new musical…
Man jailed under terrorism charges for sharing extreme far-right propaganda videos
A Cardiff man has been jailed for more than four years for terrorism offences after sharing extreme right-wing propaganda videos. Kristen Persen, aged 22 from Fairwater in Cardiff, appeared at…