The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A stunning new street art mural was unveiled today on a rooftop in Digbeth by city artist Gent 48. Selly Oak artist ‘Gent 48’ – real name Joshua Billingham – was commissioned by Birmingham City Council to create the artwork to celebrate a new era for Smithfield Birmingham, as part of the city council’s Be Bold, Be…
An all-new Breakfast Show is to be hosted by Elise Evans and is set to launch on BBC Radio WM across the West Midlands later this month. Wolverhampton based Elise, who will replace current presenter Daz Hale, has been presenting for 10 years and joined BBC Radio WM two years ago.
Police have arrested two young men for assault last night (7 June) following a racial attack where the ‘feral’ perpetrators made threats to ‘stab’ a Muslim family at a park in Wolverhampton on Saturday evening. West Midlands Police confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the disturbing crime and arrests made in connection with…
An annual festival celebrating diverse communities across Birmingham is set to take place this month and will be delivered both digitally and at a physical venue. Being held on select days between 12-26 June, ‘This is My City’ will bring together Birmingham residents to celebrate the rich cultures of the UK’s second city, with a strong focus on…
Shocking news is coming in tonight of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed in the Kingstanding area of Birmingham on Bank Holiday Monday (31 May) according to West Midlands Police. Officers confirmed the tragic news and said nothing could be done by paramedics to save the victim and the 14-year-old sadly died at the…