Birmingham

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In 1963, the West Midlands was on the cusp of transformation, blending its rich industrial heritage with the burgeoning energy of the 1960s cultural wave. That year marked the first visit of The Beatles to the region, an … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 shopping outlet cotswolds designer bargains fashion birmingham travel retail deals

Tucked away just an hour’s drive from Birmingham lies the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, a lesser-known shopping haven that offers a fantastic range of designer brands at discounted prices. Though it may not yet be a … Read More

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The sister of Anthony Sharma, who was brutally murdered in a Birmingham HMO, has spoken out against the 11-year jail sentence given to his killer, describing it as “disgusting” and a “joke.” Anthony … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder lifesentence birmingham gangcrime rape violence drugcrime westmidlands sentencing criminaljustice

In 2025, over 25 individuals from Birmingham and surrounding regions were sentenced to life imprisonment — a reflection of the severity of their offenses and the judiciary’s commitment to public safety. Life sentences are the … Read More

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A Birmingham father sleeping rough in the city centre has shared the emotional toll of being separated from his daughter for years. Stu, 43, lived with his ex-partner and their daughter in Kingstanding until late 2018. … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 birmingham counterfeit currency tiktok shopkeepers scam malik twentypound warning retail

A popular TikTok content creator has issued a warning to Birmingham shopkeepers about a rise in counterfeit £20 notes circulating in the city. Manny Malik, marketing director of the family-owned Malik Butchers in … Read More