Birmingham news

• Harry Kane '£50,000' fiver spent in Merthyr Tydfil off licence

  01-08-2018 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The note was one of six made to commemorate Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in the 2018 World Cup.
  
  Read more

• 'Unprovoked' Sutton Coldfield attack victim named

  01-08-2018 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A man has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act after Nigel Abbott was attacked.
  
  Read more

• Reagan Asbury: 'We'll never get over his death'

  01-08-2018 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Reagan Asbury was stabbed to death after a boxing match at Walsall Town Hall.
  
  Read more

• Birmingham-based Directorpoint expands to the UK - AL.com (blog)

  01-08-2018 19:40
  Birmingham-based Directorpoint expands to the UK
  AL.com (blog)
  Birmingham-based Directorpoint has established an official UK headquarters and data center in order to better serve its growing base of European clients. Companies and nonprofit organizations in the European Union utilize Directorpoint's board ...and more »
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Reagan Asbury: Man jailed for Walsall teen's manslaughter

  01-08-2018 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyrone Andrew is sentenced to 14 years in jail after stabbing rival boxing supporter Reagan Asbury.
  
  Read more

• Man jailed for Solihull street stabbing murder

  01-08-2018 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  James Atherley is sentenced to a minimum of 26 years in prison for stabbing Callum Lees in the neck.
  
  Read more

• Birmingham pub stabbing: Man charged with murder one year on

  01-08-2018 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Daniel Baird died in hospital after being stabbed during a violent disorder outside a pub in Birmingham.
  
  Read more

• Father guilty of killing baby son

  01-08-2018 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Kayden Walker died from "catastrophic" brain injuries inflicted by his father.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Primera to end short-haul flights from Birmingham

  01-08-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Services between the airport and seven European destinations are to end this year.
  
  Read more

• Murder arrest after Dwaine Haughton shot in Wolverhampton

  01-08-2018 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Dwaine Haughton died in hospital after he was shot in Wolverhampton.
  
  Read more

• Three-year closure of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery announced

  01-08-2018 18:20
  
  But a new 'world-class' centre is being planned to house collections
  
  Read more

• Transplant games medal hopeful thanks organ donor's family

  01-08-2018 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  A 10-year-old boy is hoping to win more medals at the transplant games and thanks his donor's family.
  
  Read more

• 'Dying' mother and ill son face deportation to Pakistan

  01-08-2018 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Iram Shahzadi and her son face deportation to Pakistan after she said they fled her abusive husband.
  
  Read more

• Police force refuses to reveal gifts and hospitality figures after FoI request

  01-08-2018 16:31
  
  And West Midlands Police has given no reason why the figures haven't been updated since 2015
  
  Read more

• Birmingham City Council branded 'blitheringly inept' over financial failings

  01-08-2018 15:57
  
  It has been issued with a 'rare' warning from auditors
  
  Read more

• Graeme Jones: West Bromwich Albion appoint Belgium assistant to coaching staff

  01-08-2018 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Championship side West Bromwich Albion appoint Belgium assistant coach Graeme Jones to their coaching staff.
  
  Read more

• Andre Moreira: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper joins Aston Villa on loan

  01-08-2018 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Aston Villa sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Andre Moreira, a Portugal Under-21 international, on a season-long loan deal.
  
  Read more

• Smethwick fire: Huge blaze erupts near Birmingham railway station - homes evacuated - Express.co.uk

  01-08-2018 15:37
  Express.co.uk
  Smethwick fire: Huge blaze erupts near Birmingham railway station - homes evacuated
  Express.co.uk
  West Midlands Fire Service crews were called to reports of a car on fire inside a garage in Rolfe Street, Smethwick, at around 12.50pm. Dozens of homes were reportedly evacuated from the surrounding area, near Swethwick Rolfe Street station, with ...and more »
  
  Read more

• Huge fall in bed-blocking in Solihull

  01-08-2018 15:28
  
  Council officers said they had taken steps to "get a grip" on the situation
  
  Read more

• Under-threat day centre will definitely close in Kings Norton

  01-08-2018 14:39
  
  The Fairway day centre has been earmarked for closure for more than two years
  
  Read more

• Questions over £274k 'compensation' paid to council bosses in Birmingham - even though they chose to retire

  01-08-2018 13:27
  
  Another worker was mistakenly paid for several months after they left
  
  Read more

• Estranged couple's Islamic marriage ruled valid by judge

  01-08-2018 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The High Court judge says an estranged couple's faith wedding falls within the scope of English law.
  
  Read more

• Mammoth Vegan Food and Drink Festival to Arrive in Birmingham, UK - LIVEKINDLY

  01-08-2018 11:39
  LIVEKINDLY
  Mammoth Vegan Food and Drink Festival to Arrive in Birmingham, UK
  LIVEKINDLY
  The UK-based animal rights organisation Viva! is set to host its largest ever vegan festival in Birmingham. The Birmingham Viva! Vegan Festival is returning to the city for a new an improved event, leveling up everything the organisation has arranged ...
  
  Read more

• Tom James: West Brom have bid accepted for Yeovil Town defender

  01-08-2018 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  League Two side Yeovil Town accept an undisclosed bid from West Brom for defender Tom James.
  
  Read more

• Inside Winson Green - how hundreds of HMP Birmingham prisoners sleep in overcrowded conditions

  01-08-2018 06:30
  
  New figures from the Ministry of Justice have been revealed
  
  Read more

• Work starts on new canalside housing complex

  01-08-2018 06:00
  
  First phase of Port Loop site will contain 117 houses and 90 apartments close to Edgbaston Reservoir
  
  Read more

Follow @birminghamuknws on Twitter!