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Fresh jobs created as new Poundland store opens in Birmingham Perry Barr
A brand new Poundland store has opened in Birmingham, creating 20 new jobs in the local community. The new store at is located at the One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr, and…
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action
A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front…
Man charged after firearm recovered by police in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have charged a man after a firearm was recovered by officers executing a warrant in Birmingham yesterday. Asif Hussain, aged 31, has appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court…
Two cousins jailed for over 30 years after up to £20 million of drugs seized by police
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…
Steps announce ‘Here & Now’ musical to open at Birmingham’s Alexandra theatre
UK pop band Steps have announced the world premiere of Here & Now, a brand-new musical using their iconic tracks. Accompanied with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, the musical will…
RSPCA launch investigation after emaciated dead dog discovered on waste land in Birmingham
An investigation has been launched after an emaciated dead dog was found on Birmingham wasteland. The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is investigating after the…
Andy Street meets local entrepreneurs at the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has paid a visit to entrepreneurs who have taken part in the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator at The University of Warwick, to hear how the expertise…
Teenager arrested after robbery in Tudor Grange Park in Solihull
Police officers in Solihull arrested a teenage boy today on suspicion of robbery. The 17-year-old was arrested following a robbery in Tudor Grange Park where another teenage boy was approached…
Culinary icon Levi Roots announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show
Culinary and entrepreneurial icon Levi Roots, who leaped to fame following a memorable pitch in the Dragon's Den, has been announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show. The…