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15th November 2024, Aston Villa, Birmingham – In the face of an industry-wide skills shortage and changing workforce demands, the Building the Future Awards 2024 shines a spotlight on individuals who are not just...

Drug dealing brothers Haseeb and Adeeb Mirza viciously murdered a 'caring' dad-of-four after a row erupted. Malik Hussain, 35, was knifed in the heart inside a Volkswagen Golf before being dragged into the road and stamped on in a chilling...

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street Applauds Success of Inaugural Building the Future Awards as Nominations for 2024 Commence on Friday, 9th February.  Excitement abounds as nominations open this week for the highly anticipated 2024...

After being convicted of rape in a previous trial, 48-year-old Dalvir Singh from West Bromwich received a 15-year prison sentence for his crimes of sexual assault. He was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 6 February.

The 2nd Inspirational Youth Awards were held on the evening of April 27th, 2024, marking a night of celebration and recognition for the exceptional young talent across the region. The vibrant event gathered 480 attendees, including industry...

Full casting has been announced for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s pantomime BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, which begins performances in just 9 weeks time on 30 November. Joining the previously announced Gladiators’ Giant and returning duo Tam Ryan and Ian Adams are a...

After more than five years on the run, Zahid Khan, a fugitive fraudster, is finally behind bars. Khan fled to Dubai and lived a life of luxury while evading authorities. He was described as having "spat in...

A gang of five men have been jailed for the killing of DPD delivery driver 23 years old Aurman Singh from Smethwick.  Aurman suffered serious head injuries and was struck with several weapons including...

An ex-boyfriend, identified as Ziaur Rahman, exerted control over his former partner by making her life unbearable. Despite being in prison, he called her up to 200 times a day to dictate her actions, including when to...

The Birmingham Youth Sports Academy celebrated its 21st anniversary, marking two decades of providing support and making a positive impact on the youth of Birmingham through football, mentoring, tutoring, employment/apprenticeship opportunities, and vocational trips. The milestone was commemorated on...