The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A woman who died in a collision in Bearwood last night has been named as Holly Burke, a serving West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who was off duty at the time. Holly, aged 28, was based at Nechells as part of the Washwood Heath neighbourhood team and had been a PCSO for 14…
Last week, and after a number of years of failing health, legendary fan favourite comic book artist, George Pérez, announced his retirement. A comic book God to many – including myself – Pérez’s career has seen him draw pretty much each and every iconic character at both DC Comics and Marvel over the years.
A section of Green Lane on the border of Small Heath and Bordesley Green has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police this evening. The section of the street between Third Avenue and Imperial Road, near Marlborough Junior School, was completely sealed off to traffic as police launched an investigation.
A residential gin distillery in Selly Oak has been given the go-ahead to open for business. The decision was made earlier this week (Monday 21st January) by the Licensing Subcommittee for Birmingham City Council.
Drake has announced his 2019 UK and EU dates for The Assassination Vacation Tour. The dates were announced by Drizzy himself on twitter. Birmingham has three dates.
New CCTV footage has been released showing the shocking moment a stolen car rammed into a high street clothing store, following a high-speed police chase. The car was pursued by a police vehicle when it crashed into a women’s clothing store on Saturday morning in Saltley, and new footage captures the driver and passenger dash out…
Dudley-born comedian, actor and humanitarian Sir Lenny Henry has received a Lifetime Honorary Award in Birmingham. Sir Lenny received the lifetime achievement award from MBCC – The Midlands Business & Community Charity Awards – and was presented the accolade by The West Midlands Police Commissioner.
A diner themed around hit Turkish drama Ertuğrul is opening in Birmingham tomorrow. Inspired by the popular television show Diriliş: Ertuğrul – commonly known as Resurrection: Ertugrul in Britain – the eatery is themed with a touch of 13th Century Ottomon Empire flare.
A resident of Handsworth has set up a street patrol team to combat anti social behaviour in the area, including prostitution and drugs. Tariq Rashid has formed the Handsworth Community Action Group with a group of volunteers who meet regularly and patrol the streets, making notes and providing help to any vulnerable people in the area.
Supermarket giant M&S has hit back at claims its Aloe Vera toilet paper was branded with the Arabic name for God after a video purporting to show evidence of the claim went viral on social media. The response comes after calls for a Marks & Spencer boycott followed the alleged discovery of the word “Allah” on the supermarket’s…