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Jess Phillips ‘calls for general election’ after declaring Spitting Image puppets better than real government
Jess Phillips has been inspired to call for a general election after attending the satirical Spitting Image stage show last night. The outspoken MP for Birmingham Yardley was in the audience…
Council promises to reopen swimming pool in deprived area of Birmingham
A swimming pool which has been out of action for years in the Small Heath area of Birmingham will finally be back in use, say Council officials. Birmingham City Council…
REVIEW: The Forgotten Soldier – a short film with a haunting plea for forgiveness and mercy
A new short film, shot on location in the West Midlands, shares a timely story about past, present and future, and makes an urgent plea for understanding during divisive times.…
First Black mayor elected to Wolverhampton city council in its 200-year history
History was made in Wolverhampton today after a former NHS nurse was elected to become the first black Mayor of the city. Councillor Sandra Samuels (Lab, Ettingshall) said she was…
Small Heath councillor under investigation as angry residents plan protests in Birmingham
A city councillor who is facing a public protest from angry residents is to be investigated by Labour Party colleagues, Birmingham City Council leader Cllr Ian Ward has exclusively told I Am Birmingham. An…
Edgbaston councillor calls for action to save dying wildlife in “filthy” Small Heath Park lake
The Birmingham City Council shadow cabinet member for parks visited Small Heath Park today (August 5) to inspect an environmental catastrophe taking place in the beauty spot's lake, as an alarming number…
Labour’s Simon Foster elected as new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Labour candidate Simon Foster has been elected the new West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, beating Conservative rival Jay Singh-Sohal by over 40,000 votes. Foster's electoral victory was announced at…
Conservative Andy Street elected Mayor of West Midlands for second term until 2024
Andy Street has been re-elected as regional mayor by the people of the West Midlands following a nail-biting political battle with Labour candidate Liam Byrne. Announced as the winner with 314,669…
Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour party over antisemitism, challenges decision
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the party following a report on his handling of antisemitism, but has vowed to challenge the decision. The Member of Parliament for…
Inspirational hero raises nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while fasting
100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury has raised nearly £200,000 for coronavirus charities while also fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The inspirational hero from St. Albans, set a challenge to…