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Former West Midlands Mayor speaks of optimism about Birmingham’s future despite recent turmoil ‘crippling’ city’s reputation
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has said there are still many reasons to be optimistic about Birmingham’s future despite recent turmoil ‘crippling’ the city’s reputation.
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Teen escapes horror hotel ordeal in Spain after alleged drugging and assault
The incident happened in Costa del Sol in a room at a resort in Torremolinos, Spain
Birmingham police vow 'zero tolerance' on reckless drivers in Chaand Raat and Eid celebrations
West Midlands Police will be cracking down on crime including reckless driving
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Updated list of Birmingham schools to close for Eid al-Fitr so far
A number of city schools are planing to close to allow pupils and staff to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Legendary talkSPORT presenter announces cancer diagnosis live on air
The broadcaster confirmed he would be taking a break during his treatment
Santander hikes mortgage rates days after previous increase
It follows rate hikes of up to 0.35 per cent on Tuesday
National Lottery results as £8.2m up for grabs on Wednesday March 18
Thunderball is also taking place where players can win £500,000
Birmingham dispersal order after off-road bike town centre rampage
Extra patrols in place to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Sutton Coldfield
Has Eid ul Fitr been confirmed for 2026? What we know so far
Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting committee has made an announcement
Three charged with murder over Midland wheelie bin body find
The body of Thomas Niven was found inside a bin in a park
Eid al-Fitr 2026 dates confirmed for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain
Several countries have confirmed their day of Eid al-Fitr
Woman slams Birmingham pharmacy after spending £1,000 on 'fake' Mounjaro pens
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency sent the woman a letter regarding the fake pens
Three people charged with murder after body found in wheelie bin in West Midlands park
Three people have been charged with murder after the body of a man was discovered inside a wheelie bin.
Eid ul Fitr 2026 date confirmed for Saudi Arabia after moonsighting verdict
Saudi citizens must take part in Ramadan fasting for one more day before the Eid celebrations can begin
UK may force AI-generated content to be labelled in fight against deepfakes
A review into how creators can control their works online will also be published
Next generation of e-bikes and scooters set for rollout across West Midlands after transport scheme officially launched
The West Midlands is set to see the next generation of e-bikes and scooters after the official launch of a new travel scheme.
Major scheme to pump billions into deprived part of Birmingham has 'captured the imagination'
The Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation is aimed at attracting billions in investment into Birmingham
TV psychic from Wolverhampton is facing jail after admitting he sexually assaulted two women
A TV psychic is facing jail after admitting he sexually assaulted a woman in Wolverhampton where he has links.
Walsall residents 'won’t get food waste collections next month'
Future arrangements for the service will be ‘confirmed later this year’
Plans to demolish 125-year-old Smethwick leisure centre approved
Sandwell Council said the building was surplus to requirements and needed £1.5m to fix it