Tag archives for Birmingham
Two men convicted after father-of-two Ali Salih Abdalaah beaten to death in Ladywood, Birmingham
Staff Reporter
April 27, 2024
Two men have been convicted after killing a father of two in Ladywood in October 2022. Ali Salih Abdalaah, aged 36, was killed after being beaten to death in a…
Police arrest man in 40s and teenager with meat cleaver during suspected drugs bust in Washwood Heath
Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
Two people have been arrested during West Midlands Police's Project Guardian patrols in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. Officers out on patrol this afternoon arrested two people, recovering suspected class A drugs and a…
Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz : Birmingham men found guilty of Washwood Heath drive-by shooting
Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
Two men have been convicted after the shooting of a man in Birmingham. Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz were found guilty of attempted murder and assisting an offender after the…
‘I will win a Creative Arts Devolution Deal to put West Midlands arts centre stage,’ pledges Andy Street
Staff Reporter
April 25, 2024
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street wants to raise the curtain on a new era for culture in the region, by agreeing a groundbreaking Creative Arts Devolution Deal with the government.…
West Midlands mayor Andy Street unveils plans for a massive global ‘Tech’ festival to overtake London in terms of growth
Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
West Midlands mayor Andy Street has unveiled plans for a massive global 'Tech' festival – and predicted that the region's booming innovators can help it overtake London in terms of…
Three men found guilty after fatal stabbing of Hazim Al-Bajouri in Hockley, Birmingham
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after a father-of-three was fatally stabbed in Hockley last year. Hazim Al-Bajouri, 43, died after being stabbed in the chest by Cyle…
Birmingham man who planned to rape children of woman he met online jailed for 15 years
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A Birmingham man who had planned to rape the children of a woman he was messaging online has been jailed for 15 years. Christopher Brand was sentenced at the city’s Crown Court…
Two men charged with serious assault and aggravated burglary in Birmingham Perry Barr
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged two men with serious assault and aggravated burglary following police warrants that carried out in Birmingham earlier this week. Javid Ahmadzai, 41, and Hajam Ahmadzai,…
Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre reopens to public following service upgrades
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Perry Barr’s upgraded recycling centre has reopened to residents, Birmingham City Council has announced. The Household Recycling Centre (HRC), which is operated by Veolia, closed in August 2021. Subsequently, a raft…
Cadbury World announces new immersive ride for popular Birmingham attraction
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
A sweet treat is in store for Cadbury World visitors this year as the popular Birmingham attraction has announced a brand new ride set to launch in spring. Cadbury Chocolate Quest…