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Name that bull! Will it be Ozzy, Brummie, Bostin or Boulton?
Rangzeb Hussain
June 15, 2023
The competition to find a name for the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has resulted in a shortlist of four from a selection of nearly…
Competition kicks off to name iconic Birmingham Games bull
Rangzeb Hussain
May 24, 2023
Brummies are being invited to take part in a competition to name the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The massive sculpture, standing at…
Hollywood star Tom Hanks surprise visit to Brum to watch Aston Villa vs Arsenal match
Rangzeb Hussain
February 18, 2023
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks made a surprise visit to Birmingham today to watch Aston Villa play against Arsenal. The movie legend was given a tour of the grounds and met…
Birmingham City FC captain Troy Deeney racially abused by home supporter
Rangzeb Hussain
February 15, 2023
A police investigation has been launched into an incident involving racial abuse levelled against footballer Troy Deeney at the Birmingham City game against Cardiff City at St Andrews last night…
Birmingham’s Raging Bull saved from destruction, new home found at New Street Station
Rangzeb Hussain
February 8, 2023
The show-stopping Raging Bull which formed the centrepiece at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 has been granted a new home after months of uncertainty about the…
Hooligan hurled shocking racial abuse at Raheem Stirling during Villa Park match
Rangzeb Hussain
January 18, 2023
A football hooligan has been handed a three year banning order at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday (17 January) after he racially abused England and Chelsea player Raheem Sterling during a…
£3.5 million funding awarded to boost cycling and walking across the West Midlands
Staff Reporter
January 4, 2023
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has secured almost £ million funding to support the better design, planning and development of cycling, wheeling and walking schemes in region. The grant from…
Birmingham City Council approves whopping £100m Aston Villa stadium expansion plan
Rangzeb Hussain
January 4, 2023
Aston Villa Football Club's huge stadium expansion plan - worth £100m - has been approved by Birmingham City Council. Permission has been granted by the city's planning department for phase one…
Community Islamic centre gifted with free bike racks used at Birmingham 2022 Games
Staff Reporter
December 31, 2022
Cycle parking racks used at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games venues during the summer have been handed out to 50 community groups, including an Islamic centre in Sparkbrook. A wide range…
Birmingham Performance and Innovation Centre plans unveiled for city by UK Athletics
Staff Reporter
November 24, 2022
Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council, UK Athletics has confirmed. The facility will be situated on the…