The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
Police have detained a suspected robber in custody today after quick-time enquiries saw officers recover a bike reported stolen in Bilston yesterday afternoon. A teenager was threatened in Church Street and their electric bike taken at around 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 23 January).
A 13-year-old boy who was critically injured while riding his bike on Groverley Lane, Northfield, has sadly died, police have announced. The young teenager passed away on Saturday evening and his family are being supported by specialist officers from West Midlands Police at this distressing time.
Around a thousand cyclists came out to join ‘Drum and Bass on the Bike’ as the mass gathering made a return to Birmingham. Hundreds of excited cyclists and drum and bass music enthusiasts turned up outside the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square to see DJ Dom Whiting launch the event for the second time…
20 of 500 selected Birmingham residents have collected free bicycles, courtesy of Birmingham City Council’s Big Birmingham Bikes scheme. The community initiative aims to increase the health and mobility of those who do not have the resources to buy their own bikes.
West Midlands Police officers have placed a cordon between Belmont Road and Rawlings Road in Bearwood Birmingham, following a collision involving a motorbike. Traffic and pedestrians are being diverted away from the scene while an investigation is underway. Several emergency service vehicles are also at the location.
The spectacular Arenacross Tour returns for 2019 with the fast-paced show set descend on Birmingham next year – coming to the Genting Arena 1-2 February 2019. The UK’s fastest indoor action-sports show promises seat grabbing entertainment from the worlds craziest indoor Motocross racers and Freestyle MX stars from across the globe.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is inviting its big hearted supporters to join them on their second annual London to Paris bike ride. Taking place between Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th September, this epic challenge will see supporters of all abilities cycle 300 miles over four consecutive days, to help raise vital funds for the sick…