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West Midlands Police make arrests during crackdown on street racing in the region
Rangzeb Hussain
August 4, 2023
West Midlands Police have made a series of arrests during a crackdown on antisocial street racing where dangerous drivers use the region's roads as race tracks and put other motorists…
Three young men arrested on suspicion of murder after cyclist riding e-bike killed in hit-and-run
Rangzeb Hussain
August 2, 2023
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a cyclist tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday night in Birmingham. The man was riding an…
Wolerhampton McDonald’s franchisee Ash Raju organises litter pick to clean up area and protect environment
Rangzeb Hussain
August 2, 2023
A McDonald's franchisee in Wolverhampton conducted a litter pick in July to clean up his local area and help protect the environment. Ash Raju, who owns two McDonald's restaurants in…
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…
Art installation celebrating “hope, prayer and community spirit” comes to Birmingham Festival 23
Rangzeb Hussain
July 29, 2023
A special art installation allowing members of the public to share their thoughts and strengthen community spirit will be unveiled during the free 10-day Birmingham Festival 23. Nomad: A Tent for…
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…
“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…
Teenage thug armed with machete barges into McDonald’s in Birmingham city centre
Rangzeb Hussain
July 24, 2023
Diners at one of the busiest McDonald's in Birmingham city centre were left shocked as a teenage thug charged into the fast food branch brandishing a 12-inch machete on Sunday morning.…
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…