The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
An armed raider who was thwarted by residents in their own home has been jailed for more than four years after police linked him to the attempted robbery. Peshang Ahmed forced his way into a property in Hillfields, Coventry, and then demanded money after being confronted by an occupier on 12 September last year.
Birmingham raised artist Michael Clarke has opened his first ever public exhibition which explores British colonialism and his African heritage. The Dambala art exhibition – free and open to all – is currently running at Digbeth Art Space in Gibb Street, within the Zellig building complex.
A desperate online prankster who has been described as a “creep” for trespassing into the private homes of families in London for clout, has been banned from popular social media platforms TikTok and YouTube. Teenager Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, 18, had his account removed from TikTok after a video of him invading a family’s home in the capital, attracted…
Police have released the name of the cyclist who was tragically killed after a hit-and-run collision in Belgrave Middleway near Central Mosque last Tuesday. Hussien Nur Teklise, aged 45, was cycling when he was struck by a car just after 2pm on 16 May.
The newly selected Leader of Birmingham City Council has released details of the team that will take control of the largest local authority in the country with a budget of £3 billion. Cllr John Cotton (Lab, Glebe Farm and Tile Cross) was selected Leader after the national Labour Party stepped in and removed the council’s previous…
Police have responded to public concerns about dangerous drivers by carrying out a crackdown in speeding hotspots across the West Midlands region which has resulted in 65 drivers being booked. Officers from the Road Harm Prevention Team have been carrying out increased roadside checks as part of a targeted crackdown on cruising motorists who have…
Birmingham City Council has new leadership after a highly damaging internal report saw the national Labour Party move in and remove leader Cllr Ian Ward from his position. The controversial intervention saw Cllr Ward replaced with Cllr John Cotton as new Council Leader and Cllr Sharon Thompson as Deputy Leader.
An LGBTQ+ friendly market showcasing at least 15 local traders will be popping up at The Flapper in Birmingham this weekend. Presented by independent creative trader Queerringz, the ‘Shop Queer’ pop-up market is taking place at the Brindley Place bar venue on Sunday (21 May).
A West Midlands author who was inspired to write a children’s book based on her parent’s Windrush journey, is taking part in a special storytelling event aimed at families this weekend. Local writer G.M. Linton will be coming to the Library of Birmingham on Saturday 20 May for a free and inclusive event celebrating the 75th anniversary…
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ’d at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ Fat Tony – real name Tony Marnach – and his co-author Michael Hennegan will be in conversation at Selfridges in Birmingham, as they celebrate the paperback…