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Disaster looms for HS2 as government watchdog declares costly rail project “unachievable”
Rangzeb Hussain
July 31, 2023
The high profile HS2 rail project has been branded with a red rating and declared "unachievable" by a government watchdog. The beleaguered HS2, which has been bogged down by spiralling…
Hit-and-run suspect bailed over horrific death of 7-year-old girl described by mum as a “star”
Rangzeb Hussain
July 29, 2023
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walsall has been released on bail today, say police. The family of the victim who died…
14-year-old boy arrested after tragic hit-and-run death of little girl in Walsall
Rangzeb Hussain
July 28, 2023
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a young girl was fatally wounded in a hit-and-run collision in the West Midlands. Police…
IN PICTURES: Fans leave heartfelt tributes to Trevor Francis outside Birmingham City FC
Rangzeb Hussain
July 27, 2023
Fans of former Blues player Trevor Francis have been leaving tributes outside Birmingham City football club all week long. Trevor Francis sadly passed away on Monday 24 July, and fans…
Derelict swimming pool in deprived area of Birmingham to be saved after years of neglect
Rangzeb Hussain
July 25, 2023
A neglected swimming pool in a deprived area of Birmingham will be restored after city officials approved plans to bring the pool back to life. Birmingham City Council cabinet have…
“Queen of British Soul” Beverley Knight honoured by Birmingham City University
Rangzeb Hussain
July 24, 2023
British soul singer Beverley Knight MBE said she's "thrilled" after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University today. The graduation ceremony took place at Symphony Hall, and the much-loved…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been…
Vile West Midlands scout leader guilty of sexually abusing boys as young as ten in the 1970’s
Rangzeb Hussain
July 14, 2023
A former scout leader has been jailed after admitting a string of historical child sexual abuse against boys during the 1970's in Sutton Coldfield. Stuart May, now aged 79, was a…
Two teenagers jailed for murder of a boy described by family as a “sweet and loving son”
Rangzeb Hussain
July 14, 2023
Two teenagers have been jailed for the sadistic murder of a young Wolverhampton lad who was described by his family as a "sweet and loving son". 16-year-old Ronan Kanda was…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…