Birmingham news & West Midlands news

Stabbing attack suspects revealed

POLICE investigating a stabbing where a man was knifed in the back today released descriptions of the three men they are hunting. Read

The £30,000 sandwich

THIS is the world's most expensive sandwich - it has cost the British taxpayer at least £30,000. Read

Rooms with a 360 view

THE most famous building in Birmingham's skyline has at last opened its doors to reveal its new look. Read

Brave Birmingham model Ayesha Jones stands out from the crowd

TEENAGE stunner Ayesha Jones is walking tall as a model despite suffering with an extremely rare debilitating back illness that causes her spine to curve. Read

£6.38m summer activity package for Birmingham teenagers

THOUSANDS of Birmingham teenagers are set to benefit from a £6.38 million cash package for a wide range of activities from car building to sports facilities. The cash, delivered over the next three years, is aimed at increasing things for teenagers to do in a bid to keep boredom at bay and cut problems with anti-social behaviour. Read

Eurovision stars to appear at Birmingham Gay Pride

THE glamour, glitz and fun of the Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Birmingham to help launch the city’s annual Pride event. Read

Birmingham inventor Richard Smith is having a UEFA Cup Final ball

BIRMINGHAM businessman Richard Smith has landed a once in a lifetime slot at the UEFA Cup final today thanks to a unique table football venture. Read

Former footballer Steve Claridge guilty of dangerous driving

FORMER Premiership footballer Steve Claridge was today found guilty of dangerous driving. Read

Birmingham man caught up in Chinese earthquake

A BIRMINGHAM man told today of his terror as he was caught up in the devastating Chinese earthquake which has claimed at least 10,000 lives. Read

Former footballer Steve Claridge denies dangerous driving

FORMER Birmingham City footballer Steve Claridge drove at speeds of about 100mph in treacherous conditions because he was desperate for the toilet, a court heard. Read

Iconic Rotunda opens as apartment block

BIRMINGHAM’S most iconic building is today starting a new lease of life as a 21st century apartment block. Read

Security guard 'feared life in danger'

A SECURITY van driver allowed a gang to steal almost £180,000 because he feared he and his parents lives were in danger, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Read

Boy pushed onto railway line, court told

A TERRIFIED eight-year-old boy was pushed onto railway lines in Birmingham by a 14-year-old who laughed as he had to stand and wait as two trains sped by, a court was told. Read

Cathedral's royal stamp of approval

A SET of ten new stamps celebrating some of the UK's most prominent cathedrals, including Lichfield, will be released today. Read

Joy after pledge on autism sufferers

CAMPAIGNERS battling to boost the lives of adults suffering from autism in Birmingham were celebrating today after the Government pledged to take action. Read

New hospital is set for early opening

BIRMINGHAM'S new £70 million mental health hospital complex is set to open its doors to patients this week. Read

Rail horror firms fined

THREE rail companies who were responsible for an incident more than four years ago when a Midland worker suffered horrific injuries have been fined £200,000 each. Read