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British Kabaddi League tournament’s Grand Final to be held in Birmingham next month
The British Kabaddi League Grand Final is to be held in Birmingham next month as the city’s very own Birmingham Bulls hope to hold onto their championship crown against Scottish rivals. Birmingham is preparing to host the British Kabaddi League Grand Final on 18 and 19 May at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – with tickets going…
Six people arrested following “unacceptable violence” at West Brom v Wolves football match
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom’s game against Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the “unacceptable violence”. Four West Brom supporters and two Wolves fans were arrested, and all have since been bailed while the investigation continues, police have confirmed.
Police charge 46 men over major disorder outside Villa Park
West Midlands Police have charged 46 men over Thursday night’s violence outside Villa Park. Of those, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, while two have been charged with assaulting police officers and another has been charged with possession of a knife.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and BCFC’s Tom Brady spotted in Small Heath
The new minority owner of Birmingham City FC and the creator of Peaky Blinders were both spotted in Small Heath on Saturday (12 August). Former NFL player Tom Brady and Steven Knight were spotted at The Roost pub in Cattell Road before the Birmingham City vs Leeds United match at St Andrews.
History made as Sikh teenager becomes first South Asian player in Birmingham City FC squad
A teenager with Sikh-Punjabi heritage has made sporting history to become the first South Asian player ever to be selected for the first team at Birmingham City FC. Brandon Khela, aged 18, took part in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup game against Cheltenham Town which the Blues won 2-0.
American NFL legend Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City FC is bracing itself for new change as one of the greatest players in NFL history becomes a minority owner of the club. American Tom Brady, 46, is a former quarterback who won six Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in February…
IN PICTURES: Fans leave heartfelt tributes to Trevor Francis outside Birmingham City FC
Fans of former Blues player Trevor Francis have been leaving tributes outside Birmingham City football club all week long. Trevor Francis sadly passed away on Monday 24 July, and fans have been visiting St Andrews – the home of Birmingham City FC – and paying their respects to the legendary footballer.
Back in Brum! Ozzy the bull unveiled at new home with Sharon Osbourne in attendance
The much-loved centrepiece to last year’s Commonwealth Games – Ozzy the bull – has been officially unveiled in his new home at Birmingham New Street station. The special ceremony – with Sharon Osbourne in attendance – took place on Wednesday (26 July) with a brass band entertaining the crowds.
Haunting video shows Birmingham King Kong statue lying in pieces at demolition yard
The mystery of the whereabouts of the missing King Kong statue, which made a proud and dramatic appearance during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been solved. Intrepid YouTuber DJ Audits has shared a spectacular and poignant video which shows the once proud Kong now lying on his back and armless at a demolition yard…
Is it Brummie? Is it Bostin? Is it Boulton? No, the Birmingham bull is Ozzy!
The votes have been counted and officials have revealed the winning name for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bull sculpture. The towering Birmingham bull has been named Ozzy (in reference to the Black Sabbath lead singer) after a nationwide competition to find him a permanent name ahead of his new home at New Street Station.