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Birmingham Rep and Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre have joined forces to create a magical mini-version of the stage production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, complete with its famous landmarks. Over two sets, the world of Narnia is portrayed through LEGO bricks, including the characters of Aslan, the White Witch, Mr Tumnus and…
An inquest into the heartbreaking death of four boys inside a West Midlands park was told that they were “feeding ducks and skimming stones” when the youngsters tragically fell into the icy lake. The inquest into the tragedy was held on 7th July in Birmingham and the deaths were ruled as accidental.
Emergency services have confirmed the tragic death of three children who fell into a frozen lake in Kingshurt yesterday (11 December). Three young boys have passed away after the horrific accident which took place in Babbs Mill Park on Sunday afternoon.
Emergency services are carrying out a major search and rescue mission tonight in Kingshurst after people playing on a lake fell through the ice. People reportedly fell through the ice at a lake in Babbs Mill Park shortly after 2:30pm today (11 December) and survivors are being rushed to hospital.
Local residents have been left shocked after a man’s body was found in Birmingham city centre near Holloway Circus Queensway. The body of a male was found in the city centre on Saturday, with police confirming it had been discovered near Holloway Circus Queensway at around 10.50am yesterday (12 November).
Birmingham had its very own Marvel superheroes delivering food to the city’s homeless and vulnerable this Christmas as community volunteers brought some festive cheer and warmth as they delivered food parcels dressed as Spider-Man. Members from The Waste Warriors community volunteer team from Small Heath went around the city on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day delivering…
Councils from across the West Midlands are joining forces to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead, following a spate of related deaths on city streets in recent years. As rough sleepers, many of whom are homeless, face the double threat of harsh winter weather and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the region’s local authorities have come…
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is once again joining forces with councils from across the region to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead. As rough sleepers face the double threat of harsh winter weather and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the region’s local authorities have come together to announce their joint winter…
Police have vowed to target “selfish” drink drivers who make the roads unsafe during a “difficult” lockdown period as Birmingham families prepare to celebrate Christmas. The crackdown will see morning police patrols on the lookout for drivers over the limit after a heavy night, plus focus on others who risk lives by driving under the…
Christmas may feel a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Birmingham Museums is still bringing the festive cheer with a range of spectacular events which includes a chance to see Santa Claus, enjoy festive food and get a culture fix this winter. Birmingham Museums will host a range of festive events…