Tribute Mural Stolen
An anonymous artist painted the gates of the former Muhammed Ali Centre in Birmingham, which was opened by the former boxer in 1983.
The painting has been stolen and was reported missing on 17 June.
The place is owned by the...
Dangerous Drivers Jailed
An elderly woman was killed in a car collision in Rowley Regis, and two men have now been jailed to six years and an eight-year driving ban.
Surinder Kaur, aged 81, was hit by a vehicle on Oldbury Road on...
Midlands Asian Wedding Awards Voting Open!
Voting is open for the Midlands Asian Wedding Awards (MAWA), sponsored by East End Foods. If you or anyone you know would like to vote for your favourite wedding supplier in their specialist category, then visit:
http://www.mawawards.co.uk/vote-now/
The deadline for voting...
Dubai jewellers in Stratford Road, Birmingham raided
A gang who stormed a jewellery store on Stratford Road in Birmingham have been led away in handcuffs.
The gang also beat up the shop owner during the raid which took place around 2.50pm on Tuesday.
It is alleged that five...
Blind No5 Barrister is appointed as District Judge
A blind barrister from No5 Barristers Chambers has been sworn in as a District Judge.
The Queen has appointed Dr Fayyaz Afzal OBE to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss...
Proposal for Birmingham’s clean air zone – Deadline for comments is due to close
Plans to charge high-polluting cars, lorries, vans and buses to enter Birmingham City Council have been the subject of an intense debate since they were first publicised at the end of June.
Under the plans permitted from Birmingham City...
Yeh Shaam Mastani Brings Bollywood to Birmingham
This Christmas will see Bollywood brought to life on stage in the complete Bollywood Musical Show, “Yeh Shaam Mastani.”
The fully scripted show will feature live bands as well as singers and professional dancers to bring a bang to the...
Birmingham Airport Named Best in Britain
Birmingham Airport has been crowned the fastest airport in the UK, beating out more popular favourites Heathrow, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The ranking was released by Skyscanner, with their study demonstrating that 37% of BHX passengers reached their gate in...
CEO of NHS England backs charity vision for hospice care for all
A Birmingham hospice has launched an ambitious and innovative programme of service redesign to reach more individuals and their families, carers and loved ones than ever before.
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice revealed plans to deliver ‘Hospice Care for All’ at the...
Prisoners Gain Control for 12 Hours Amid Riot at HMP Birmingham
Friday saw a mass riot break out at the HMP Birmingham which led to prisoners gaining control of the site for a full 12 hours. It is believed that 240 prisoners were involved in the riot, more than half...
