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West Midlands e-scooter supplier Beryl launches initiative to help users improve riding skills
West Midlands e-scooter provider, Beryl, is running an initiative to sharpen skills, boost confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding, the company has announced. The Scoot Happy Tour offers…
Fresh jobs created as new Poundland store opens in Birmingham Perry Barr
A brand new Poundland store has opened in Birmingham, creating 20 new jobs in the local community. The new store at is located at the One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr, and…
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
Birmingham student crowdfunds over £7,000 towards her outstanding tuition fees
A Birmingham-based student at risk of terminating her studies due to outstanding tuition fees has raised over £7,000 through crowdfunding. International student Joanna Idowu, currently at Birmingham City University (BCU), said she was "grateful" for…
Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
Brummie TV star Alison Hammond has been named as the new host of 'For the Love of Dogs', following the death of former presenter Paul O'Grady. Continuing its popular format, the series will revolved around…
Two men sentenced after officers assaulted in Lozells, Birmingham
Two men have received jail terms after four police officers were assaulted during an incident in Lozells last year. Hamad Gernas, aged 23 and Adam Issa aged 33 were sentenced at…
Two men arrested in connection with car key burglary in Solihull
West Midlands Police have arrested two men after pursuing two suspected stolen cars in Solihull. Officers on patrol spotted a car that was stolen from an address in Shirley and another…
West Midlands Police name new police chief for Solihull
West Midlands Police have announced a new police chief for Solihull, Chief Superintendent Rich Harris, who takes over as the borough commander and is responsible for all aspects of policing in the…
Exhibition showcasing Black Country history celebrates work of late news photographer
A new photographic exhibition capturing everyday moments of Black Country life from the 1970s and 1980s is set to go on display in Birmingham. Taken from the personal collection of late…
Peaky Blinders future on the rocks as actor Paul Anderson fined for possession of Class A drugs
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine…