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Peaky Blinders future on the rocks as actor Paul Anderson fined for possession of Class A drugs
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine…
West Midlands Fire Service “devastated” by death of chief officer Wayne Brown
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
The West Midlands Fire Service is in deep mourning following the sudden death of their Chief Officer, Wayne Brown. Discovered at his home on Wednesday, Brown's passing has left an…
Four arrests made ahead of Tommy Robinson protests in Telford but no “significant issues” say police
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
Police arrested four people who were "involved in antisocial behaviour" earlier today, ahead of a Tommy Robinson protest in Telford town centre. Around 500 people showed up for a public protest…
Two cousins jailed for over 30 years after up to £20 million of drugs seized by police
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Two cousins have been jailed for more than 30 years after police seized up to £20 million of hidden cocaine from a van in the West Midlands. Drug blocks were…
Wayne Brown: West Midlands Fire Service’s chief officer found dead
Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Wayne Brown, the chief officer of West Midlands Fire Service, has been found dead at his home. Brown was discovered early on Wednesday but his death was not being treated…
Construction starts on HS2’s Birmingham Curzon Street Station
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
Construction work has started on the Birmingham terminus of the HS2 line - a new rail hub that will play a vital role in the long-term economic future of the West…
Disaster looms for HS2 as government watchdog declares costly rail project “unachievable”
Rangzeb Hussain
July 31, 2023
The high profile HS2 rail project has been branded with a red rating and declared "unachievable" by a government watchdog. The beleaguered HS2, which has been bogged down by spiralling…
IN PICTURES: Fans leave heartfelt tributes to Trevor Francis outside Birmingham City FC
Rangzeb Hussain
July 27, 2023
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…
Birmingham City University bestows highest honour upon influential artist Sonia Boyce
Rangzeb Hussain
July 23, 2023
Respected British artist Sonia Boyce OBE, whose work has been a regular fixture at Birmingham art galleries, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. Boyce, who has been…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…