The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
The bus strike, which has affected thousands of people across the region, has come to an end as National Express West Midlands drivers accepted a new pay deal on Saturday (25 March). Sunday services will resume on a reduced timetable while full scale services will be back to normal on Monday.
Drag superstar Alyssa Edwards is heading from Texas to Birmingham this spring to share her life story with a generous dose of camp glamour. Following appearances on the Emmy-Award winning RuPaul’s Drag Race and Netflix series Dancing Queen, Alyssa Edwards – real name Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson – has announced that her critically acclaimed one-diva show…
Five men from across the country have been arrested for a terrorism offence, and been brought to the West Midlands for questioning. Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTU) arrested the men on suspicion of a terrorism offence.
Birmingham City Council and Newham Council in London have issued separate statements following the horrific fire attack against Mr Mohammed Rayaz in Edgbaston on Monday night. The statement comes as a 28-year-old man appeared in court today charged with two counts of attempted murder.
Nominations for the annual Midlands Women In Tech Awards, which celebrate the achievements of female pioneers working in the sector, have now opened. The special event will recognise women across 12 categories, who are pushing boundaries and helping to amplify the region’s tech scene.
The fan-favourite romantic musical Grease returns to the West Midlands in a sizzling production by West Bromwich Operatic Society. The sensational feel-good musical is currently playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
A suspect taken into custody over an attack against an elderly Muslim man in Birmingham has also been linked to a similar attack in London, say police. Police have also revealed the name of the Birmingham grandfather who was set on fire during the horrific incident and ended up in hospital with life-altering injuries.
The family of a 15-year-old girl killed in a bus accident accident in the Sheldon area of Birmingham have paid tribute to her. Sophie Jain Fletcher was described as a “precious daughter” by her devastated and grief-stricken family.
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre.
A man has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a worshipper was set on fire as he walked home from a mosque in Birmingham. Police launched an investigation into the shocking incident, which took place last night in Shenstone Road in Edgbaston.