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Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…
The Fast Show reunite for new UK tour to celebrate 30th anniversary
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, one of the defining comedy sketch shows of the Nineties is back, live on tour. Charlie Higson and…
Teenager found guilty of fatal Kings Heath stabbing following dispute over electric bike
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
A teenage man has been found guilty of the fatal stabbing and robbery of a man in Kings Heath in April last year. Terrell Boyce, aged 18, from Hazellwell Street,…
Birmingham councillor Jack Deakin suspended by Labour Party over harassment claim
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Birmingham city councillor Jack Deakin has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation into a claim of harassment, which he categorically denies. The council finance scrutiny chair is being investigated following a…
Wayne Brown: West Midlands Fire Service’s chief officer found dead
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Wayne Brown, the chief officer of West Midlands Fire Service, has been found dead at his home. Brown was discovered early on Wednesday but his death was not being treated…
Activists to hold protest outside Birmingham MPs constituency event over Gaza ceasefire vote
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Residents from Birmingham are to hold a protest outside a constituency event by Steve McCabe MP this weekend in response to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. Activists and constituency members are claiming the…
Teenager charged with the murder of Muhammad Hassam Ali in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged a boy, 15, with murder after a teenager was stabbed in Birmingham city centre. The boy has now been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Muhammad…
Police issue statement on sudden death of man, 50 , found dead in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
West Midlands Police have issued a statement after a body of a man was discovered in Birmingham. "We can confirm that we attended an address in Birmingham this morning (Wednesday…
Brum music foundation launches free workshops for wannabe rock stars
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
A Birmingham music foundation is launching free workshops for wannabe rock stars, to provide amateur musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a rock concert. Misfits Music Foundation is inviting music enthusiasts to join…
Teenager, 16, pleads guilty to knife possession after being stopped by police in Erdington
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
A teenager has pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon after officers stopped the 16-year-old in Erdington. Officers from the Guardian Taskforce spotted the teenager last Monday (15 January)…