Antonio Tibere pleaded guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder

“I will kill anyone who comes across me” – Vicious killer given three life sentences for random stabbings in Birmingham

A killer has been given three life sentences after stabbing a man to death in a random attack as he walked down a Handsworth road, leaving two other victims with life-changing injuries. Antonio Tibere pleaded guilty to the murder of 35-year-old Krystian Debski and admitted attempting to murder a 50-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, possessing…

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IN PICTURES: Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome has begun its six-week run of this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Featuring sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, the UK’s biggest regional panto features a cast including Birmingham’s own Alison Hammond, Hippodrome favourite Matt Slack celebrating his 10th year; and star of stage and screen Samantha Womack.

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Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, and Cllr Jayne Francis, cabinet member for housing and homelessness, with representatives from local charities that support homeless people

Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation

A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide much-needed support and protection for those sleeping rough on streets in the region. The initiative is part of the year-round Change into Action alternative giving…

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Lunar New Year festivities will mark the Year of the Dragon

Lunar New Year celebrations return to Birmingham in February

Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 11 February 2024, it has been announced. Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will take place in and around Birmingham Hippodrome, throughout the Southside District, and will include performances, family activities, craft market stalls and a spectacular firework finale,…

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Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Legoland casts its magic over the world of Narnia with a mini version of the Winter Wonderland

Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, complete with its famous landmarks. Over two sets, the world of Narnia is portrayed through LEGO bricks, including the characters of Aslan, the White Witch, Mr Tumnus and…

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£2million of income has reportedly been unlocked for residents affected by cost of living crisis

Council helps unlock £2million of income for residents affected by cost of living crisis

More than £2million in increased benefits have been unlocked for Birmingham residents as a result of advice and information services being offered during extended opening hours by the city council, according to an official statement. As of 11 December 2023, a total of 1,593 residents had been supported to maximise their income for an estimated…

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