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Three schoolboys arrested over fatal stabbing of Bailey Atkinson in Walsall
Abdul Kareem
February 2, 2023
Three young boys have been arrested on suspicion of the shocking murder of Bailey Atkinson who was stabbed to death in Walsall in the early hours of Saturday morning (28…
Architect behind The Rep theatre in Birmingham passes away aged 99
Rangzeb Hussain
January 31, 2023
The architect behind The Rep theatre in Broad Street, Birmingham, has sadly passed away over weekend aged 99. Architect Graham Winteringhgam, who had a life-long relationship with The Rep which…
Proud Brummie volunteers help clear up litter along Bordesley Canal Junction
Rangzeb Hussain
January 25, 2023
A group of proud Brummie volunteers braved cold temperatures on Sunday (22 January) to help clear up litter along the Bordesley and Digbeth canal. The litter pick session was organised by…
Birmingham skies light up with dazzling New Year fireworks displays as city welcomes 2023
Staff Reporter
January 1, 2023
Dazzling through the light rain, fireworks lit up the skies over Birmingham as loud explosions and cheers echoed throughout the city streets under an awe-inspiring blanket of brightly coloured illuminations. Some…
Library of Birmingham lit up orange to highlight violence against women
Rangzeb Hussain
November 25, 2022
The Library of Birmingham is joining the United Nations' campaign to bring an end to violence against women by lighting up in orange this evening. As part of the Orange…
Mural celebrates community spirit in “forgotten” area of Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
November 24, 2022
A marginalised and forgotten urban area in Druids Heath has been brightened up with a large scale mural that promotes community spirit, hope and solidarity. Birmingham street artist and curator…
West Midlands Police apologise for errors that led to the murder of two women
Abdul Kareem
November 18, 2022
West Midlands Police issued an apology tonight after the shocking murder of a mother and daughter in 2018. Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother Khaola Saleem were both brutally stabbed…
Birmingham on course to win bid to host 2026 European Athletics Championships
Rangzeb Hussain
November 10, 2022
Birmingham city is hoping to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships after reports that that rival bidder Budapest has pulled out of the race to host the sporting event. It appears…
Free film screening of Birmingham’s legendary Tower Ballroom by Pogus Caesar
Rangzeb Hussain
October 7, 2022
Celebrated Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar's film about the legendary Tower Ballroom - where music acts such as David Bowie and The Wailers performed - will get a special screening at…
Hunt launched after masked man tried to grab a 10-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 30, 2022
Police have launched a manhunt after a young girl was grabbed around the waist by a masked man as she made her way to school on Tuesday morning (27 September). The…