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March 20, 2025

Police tape

Pedestrian killed in collision involving police car in Birmingham

Baloci in Birmingham is one of the best places in the UK for an overnight stay, according to The Times. Photo: Baloci/Google

Baloci: Birmingham hotel described as ‘pocket of Persia’ named one of the UK's best places to stay by The Times

March 19, 2025

A stock image of a police officer from Greater Manchester Police.

Police arrest 200 people in just 24 hours, with more than 70 for domestic abuse offences

A sign at a Hotel Chocolat store

New Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate cafe set to open in Birmingham

Pizza Express will be doing 33p pizza's on one day next week - here are the rules and all your closest branches

The Wolves fan was filmed spitting on Villa supporters at the Feb 2 game.

Watch: Wolves fan who spat on Villans during home match pleads guilty in court and receives football ban

Imaan Coley

Pair jailed for the imprisonment and torture of two women in Birmingham

Regina's Bar & Restaurant on Newhall Street in Birmingham

Inside Regina’s - the West Midlands restaurant where you can dine like royalty - opening date

40-year-old gold disc awarded to UB40 by BPI up for auction

Only one week left to secure extremely rare UB40 memorabilia package in charity auction for Acorns

Your World|Mar 19

Two men fighting with machetes in the street outside a fried chicken shop on Witton Road, in Aston, Birmingham.

Shocking footage shows machete fight erupting near Villa Park

A silver car, blurred by speed, passes a circular No Cars road sign

Plans to tackle speeding drivers in Birmingham come under fire - here's why

Transport|Mar 19

A pile of bin bags in a Birmingham street in February. Permission for use for all LDRS partners. Credit: Alexander Brock

Bins collections in Birmingham were being missed before refuse workers went on strike new figures show

Environment|Mar 19

Lily Purslow stands next to 'Love Among the Ruins' by artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones.

'We are so excited': Two prestigious paintings return to Wolverhampton's Wightwick Manor

PCC Simon Foster. Permission for use for all LDRS partners. Credit: LDRS. Caption writer: Mark Cardwell

Record rise in West Midlands Police officers being sacked due to misconduct - here's why

March 18, 2025

Police are asking anyone who recognises this man to get in touch.

Police release photo of man after woman sexually assaulted in Birmingham nightclub hotspot

Last year's Unity Iftaar Dinner

National Muslim charity launches nationwide invitation to ‘share a meal’ during Ramadan

Your World|Mar 18

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak scores in the Carabao Cup final

West Midlands burglar guilty of break-in at Premier League star Isak’s home

Three Black Country county lines drug dealers ordered to repay thousands of pounds

Steven with niece Meggie

Fundraiser reveals epic 17 stone weight loss ahead of 1,880-mile challenge for charity close to his heart

Your World|Mar 18

Walsall Road, Perry Bar, near to where the incident happened

Man, 64, arrested after women racially abused in Perry Barr

Staff illness and overrunning engineering works disrupt trains between Birmingham and Shrewsbury

March 17, 2025

'Policemen' seen at Sutton Park

Watch: Actors and production team spotted in West Midlands park as 'Silent Witness' filming under way in region

Van Morrison

Irish rock legend Van Morrison follows acclaimed Belfast residency with new run of UK live shows, including West Midlands date

Your World|Mar 17

Man charged after 13-year-old girl was struck by car in Birmingham

Katie Price and Kerry Katona are coming to Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Sutton Coldfield and Stafford - here's how to get tickets

Staffordshire entertainment|Mar 17

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. PIC: WMCA

West Midlands Mayor travels to China for first overseas trade mission

Politics|Mar 17

Punters celebrate St Patricks Day in Birmingham

Watch: St. Patrick's Day celebrations take over Birmingham's Irish Quarter 2025

Entertainment|Mar 17

Birmingham Airport passengers feeling pinch as new stats show how long average delays are between planned and actual take-off

Bar staff at a Irish pub in Birmingham

'I work in lively Birmingham Irish bar - no two nights are ever the same'

Left to right: Marie Gauntlett from award sponsor Hubtel IT; Sara Ward, CEO of BCWA; Inspirational Woman of the Year 2025 winner Jo Downing; last year’s winner Kerry Tidman; Amy Parker, Finance Director and Deputy CEO of BCWA.

Local nurse wins inspirational award

Your World|Mar 17

A full Irish breakfast

Birmingham cafe ranked top 10 in UK for its Irish breakfast

Birmingham|Mar 17

A council tax bill and some pound coins

Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises across the West Midlands and Shropshire

Politics|Mar 17

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Ukrainian families. PIC: Richard Parker

Ukrainians who could be forced to leave West Midlands sanctuary reveal fears for the future

Wolverhampton railway station

How delayed are rush hour rail services in the West Midlands? We take a look at how much each service is delayed during the busiest times of the day

March 16, 2025

Drugs recovered from Sparkhill Park. Photo: West Midlands Police

Watch: Major Birmingham drugs gang jailed after probe sparked by rivals' attack

March 15, 2025

The Critical Care team, who won the Patient's Choice Award at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust's Star Awards

Dedication of healthcare workers celebrated at awards ceremony

Your World|Mar 15

Attendees are welcomed to indulge in cream tea and treats at Highbury Lodge.

Invitation to over 60s Mother’s Day tea and treats at retirement community

Your World|Mar 15

Former Wolves and Aston Villa winger Tony Daley and Olympic medallist Katharine Merry meet Wolfie at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.

Run For Wolves Foundation!

Your World|Mar 15

Three men who carried out 'crime spree' in Smethwick and Birmingham jailed for more than 45 years

Police looking for two men after assault in Birmingham city centre bar

Denise Lewis

Wolverhampton's Olympic champion Denise Lewis at 52: 'I feel ageless, it's a really special place to be'

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 explained: What is Kabaddi, how is it played and why is the tournament being held in the West Midlands?

A white wagon leaving a waste depot with striking workers and police officers

Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid ongoing Birmingham bin strike

March 14, 2025

Amari Miller

Dealer found with £85k block of crack cocaine tried to outrun police after hitting stinger on M54

Erdington High Street

Boy, 15, charged after live ammunition, firearm and drugs recovered in Birmingham

Niall Williams

Drug dealer who 'kicked out' at police jailed after £25,000 and drugs found in Birmingham property

The initial disorder took place on Bevington Road.

Investigation launched after shots fired in Birmingham street

McDonald’s sign

McDonald’s franchises told to tackle sexual harassment or face regulator action

Birmingham's Irish community creates series of events for St Patrick's Day 2025

Birmingham St Patrick's Day maps show the best places to celebrate Irish heritage in the West Midlands - full guide here

Police were called to a disorder in Birmingham on Thursday night

Man taken to hospital after disorder in Birmingham as 'shots fired' on street an hour later

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