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'THE STROKE CAME FROM NOWHERE' | Couple turned PAIN into OPPORTUNITY... and got a call from VOGUE
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- 'THE STROKE CAME FROM NOWHERE' | Couple turned PAIN into OPPORTUNITY... and got a call from VOGUE
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Four years ago, crane operator Paul was given a starter candle-making kit by his partner, Viki Smith.
Fast forward to 2026 and their luxury scented candles have been featured in heavyweight fashion magazine Vogue. Vanity Fair and GQ are also interested in showcasing their work.
The Willenhall-based couple craft candles with names and scents based on local areas in the West Midlands.
There's one representing Bordesley, a nod to Birmingham City FC, featuring a blend of rock salt and driftwood.
Read more about Paul and Viki here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/little-midlands-company-shunned-local-33863138
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- Brazen shoplifter steals entire Tesco display of Mini Eggs
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A court heard that Ashley Daley went on a shoplifting spree and did not take any efforts to hide his identity, boldly walking into stores and filling up bags with meat, Easter eggs and alcohol
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #police #crime
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- LIVE: Labour expected to FALL with potential REFORM SURGE in BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL DECLARATION
- Runtime
- 37:10
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Live shot from the Utilita Centre where Labour’s slim majority is expected to be swept away because of the bin strike, and potential Reform surge.
Early signs already pointed to a Reform UK earthquake, and a damaging day for Labour.
The political landscape in the West Midlands looks set to be turned on its head.
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- 'JUST LIKE TV' | Our reporter BATTLES Gladiator contender and TACKLES CHALLENGES from the show
- Runtime
- 5:34
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- For fifteen minutes, Jamie walked in eerie silence through the deserted corridors from Birmingham International to the NEC.
The corridors were like the ones you'd find in an airport terminal that seemingly stretched on for miles.
But the only difference here was that no one else was about. It was like Jamie was the only player on a video game server, deathly quiet for what he was expecting at the NEC, even if it was a Friday night.
Even the horizontal escalators sat motionless and unmoving on the floor.
But after 10 minutes or so, the distant echo of voices and music began reaching me.
Take a look at Jamie's full review here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tried-gladiators-experience-nec-shown-33884609
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- Birmingham Live Political Editor Jane Haynes on the election results
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Jane gives her assessment of the shift in politics taking place in Birmingham city council.
#birmingham #birminghamcouncil #politics
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- 'THIS IS A GREAT CITY '- John Cotton gives his final words before learning his fate in Elections
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The Labour Leader of Birmingham city council spoke of his love for the city and of the 'hard decisions' that have been made in the last few years.
Labour have seen huge loses across the region and nationwide
#uknews #news #westmidlands #birmingham #birminghamuk #elections #Elections2026
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- "WE WANT AN EVEN BETTER CITY" - Conservative Leader Robert Alden HOLDS seat in local elections
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Both seats in Erdington have been held by the Conservatives, including group leder Robert Alden.
He won his seat with 2424 votes while fellow ward councillior Gareth Moore held his seat with 1996 votes.
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #elections #localelections
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- 'WE ALWAYS KNEW IT WOULD BE TOUGH'- Labour councillor John Cotton on Labour's election defeat
- Runtime
- 6:39
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Reform UK have made large gains around the country and hope to in Birmingham, but Independents also hope to cash in on the clamour for change.
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #elections
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- Akhmed Yakoob bars journalist from cafe after pre-election clash
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- For the first time in his career, Newsagents Journalist Lewis Goodall was barred from a cafe after an interview with Independent Candidate Alliance head Akhmed Yakoob broke down
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #elections
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- 'GREEN VS REFORM' | Polanski says 'MISJUDGED' Labour REJECTED by COUNTRY and 'STARMER MUST GO!'
- Runtime
- 7:41
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski said “the country has clearly rejected you” when asked for his message to Sir Keir Starmer.
Mr Polanski was speaking to reporters in Hackney, where the Greens won a decisive victory in the contest for the directly-elected mayor of the borough.
“My message to Keir Starmer is it’s time to go,” the Green leader said.
“The country has clearly rejected you. I think he’d been rejected before these elections even started."
He also stated that it is Reform vs Green - and that two-party politics has "died."
Council elections are also ongoing in the West Midlands - with all 101 seats up for grabs in Birmingham City Council.
Follow our live blog on the future of Birmingham here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-local-elections-2026-live-33906878
#localelections #politics #birmingham
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- Reform UK make huge gains in Dudley Council election rampage
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Reform UK delivered hammer blows to their political rivals in the Dudley local election night beyond their wildest dreams.
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #elections
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- 'THE PEOPLE SAY NO!' | LABOUR LOSS brings JOY to candidates INSIDE Birmingham Council count
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- We're facing a monumental day in Birmingham as the votes from the 2026 local election are set to be counted.
All 101 seats from all 69 wards of Birmingham City Council are up for grabs in the all-out election with Labour looking to retain control of the authority.
But the controlling group are facing rough headwinds, from local crises to national dissatisfaction with the Labour government, polls have predicted a potential change in power in Birmingham.
Our People and Politics Editor Jane Haynes gets the inside scoop of how candidates feel amidst results - with some predicting Reform UK, while others confident they will win for the Green Party or as an Independent candidate.
Follow our live coverage here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-local-elections-2026-live-33906878
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- 'REALLY TOUGH RESULTS' | Starmer CONFIRMS he will NOT QUIT after LOSING Labour councils
- Runtime
- 7:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Sir Keir Starmer, Nigel Farage and more have issued statements in the wake of the seismic local election results up and down the country on Friday morning.
Starmer has said that the results for Labour have been “very tough”, that he takes responsibility, and that the party must “reflect and respond”. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has been speaking in Havering.
Farage said he was delighted to be outside Havering town hall, “which is under new management”. It came as Labour lost Oxford, Tameside, Tamworth, Exeter, Hartlepool, Wandsworth and Redditch to no overall control.
The results for Birmingham City Council are still pending.
Read what party leaders said here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/sir-keir-starmer-nigel-farage-33909982
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- Armed officers arrested six males and recovered a sword on Old Walsall Road, Hamstead
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Officers including firearms and a police dog team attended and arrested half a dozen people on suspicion of violent disorder.
The incident took place around 3.50pm on Wednesday, May 6, after receiving reports of people fighting with weapons.
#birmingham #westmidlands #police
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- 'WE'RE HERE TO STAY!' | REFORM MP argues 'IT'S BAD NEWS' for LABOUR RED WALL in MIDLANDS and NORTH
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Results are starting to be announced in parts of the region after voters went to the polls for the 2026 local elections.
And the early signs already point to a Reform UK earthquake, and a damaging day for Labour.
The political landscape in the West Midlands looks set to be turned on its head. Significant gains are expected for Reform UK while it could also prove to be a good night for the Greens.
Reform has already made a strong start, dominating in areas where results are being announced early like Redditch and Dudley. Labour has lost control of both Tamworth and Redditch Councils.
The party took every seat in Tamworth and was left with a whopping 22 in Dudley.
Follow Birmingham Live's live election coverage here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/west-midlands-local-elections-2026-33904440
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- Suspected DRUG DEALER arrested after coke can found
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- A discarded Coca-Cola can led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of a series of drugs offences
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands
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- What’s Happening to the Harborne Day Centre site? 🏗️
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Lidl has launched a plan to convert the former Harborne Day Care Centre into a branch.
Families were utterly devastated when Harborne Day Care Centre was axed and sold off as part of council budget cuts last year.
#birmingham #westmidlands #quinton #lidl
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- New ANTI-TERRORISM feature comes to Birmingham City Centre
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- It said the overall completion date of the project had not changed - the six phases of the works are expected to take two years.
#westmidlands #news #birmingham
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- Midland woman denies STALKING Princess Diana's brother
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Marinela Atomei, 44, from Atherstone, pleaded not guilty to the charge by targeting Earl Spencer
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #crime #stalkingawareness
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- INSIDE THE INVESTIGATION: How police SOLVED the FIERCE MURDER of 'KIND SON who DID NOT DESERVE this'
- Runtime
- 5:22
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- A killer alcoholic who beat a former head chef to death in a 'fierce, sustained and relentless' attack has been locked up for life.
Adam Rowson used Alexis De Naray’s bank card to buy alcohol and scratchcards after leaving him for dead in an abandoned garage in Shrewsbury in June 2025.
The 26-year-old left his victim with a traumatic brain injury and 20 rib fractures, three of which happened after his death.
The victim also suffered multiple injuries to his head, torso and upper limbs - associated with stamping or kicks or strikes with objects.
Take a read of the trial here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/killer-dumped-chefs-body-midland-33897509
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- Why EVERY BRUMMIE needs to vote today
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Your vote will matter. Your voice will be heard. So please go out and vote
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #elections #vote
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- Parents warned by schools they will be fined for one rule
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Parents are warned they are more likely to face fines from unimpressed headteachers from this month.
It's the time of the year when families start heading away for summer holidays - with some choosing to take their kids out of school to do so.
Thousands of couples make the decision to take their children on holiday during term time, receiving a fine for doing so.
Many often do this because holidays tend to be cheaper outside of school breaks.
In fact, paying the fine is often more cost-effective than stumping up hundreds of pounds extra for an August holiday.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/schools-warn-parents-fine-over-33873038
#birmingham #westmidlands #schools #parents
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- Shakeel Afsar ARRESTED in blackmail probe linked to legal bill for LGBT education protest
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- EXCLUSIVE: Well-known political activist strenuously denies any criminal wrongdoing linked to disputed legal bill
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #elections #arrest
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- Tributes to 'NICEST' man who DIED at Birmingham RAILWAY STATION
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Floral tributes have been left outside a Birmingham railway station in memory of an "amazing" man who died on the tracks.
The victim, named locally as Daniel, was pronounced dead at Northfield railway station at around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 3.
His family were told and his death was not being treated as suspicious.
An array of flowers with touching messages were left outside the station following the tragedy.
#northfield #birmingham #westmidlands
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- Everything you NEED TO KNOW ahead of Birmingham's local elections TOMORROW
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- We are now less than two weeks away from a critical election which could help decide Birmingham’s future.
Brum’s local elections on May 7, which will see all 101 council seats be contested, are being described as the most significant and unpredictable in years.
They will not only decide who represents your community but they will also determine which party or coalition runs the city council during the next four years at least.
This is a huge deal as Birmingham City Council is one of the biggest local authorities in Europe and responsible for a vast array of services, such as bins, housing, libraries, road maintenance and social care.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/vote-birmingham-local-elections-7-33845014
#elections #voting #vote #birmingham #westmidlands #localelections #council
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- Birmingham residents STILL UNSURE where vote will go 24 HOURS before CRITICAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The majority of Birmingham's residents will not be voting in tomorrow's critical local elections - and many of those who intend to vote are still undecided.
That was the worrying snapshot that emerged from BirminghamLive's election eve-eve road trip taking in hotspot wards and speaking to residents and candidates across the city, backed up by what people have told us throughout the local election campaign cycle.
An expected low turnout also means that many wards across the city will be won by tiny margins. It's what makes it an election that is impossible to call.
Take a look at the worrying thing our political editor learned while on a Birmingham road trip in detail here... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-election-northfield-vote-breaking-33895834
#birmingham #westmidlands #localelections #vote #elections #labour #reform #conservative #liberaldemocrats #greenparty #independents
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- Brilliant moment viral Coventry fan, 93, leads her own Sky Blues promotion party parade
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- The lifelong Sky Blues fan went viral after a clip of her singing a Sky Blues anthem was shared online.
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #midlands #coventry
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- Title
- Jeremy Corbyn appears at Birmingham rally for local Independents backed by Your Party
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Corbyn tells the small gathering of supporters and interested passing folk that it’s time to get the commissioners out of the city.
#westmidlands #birmingham #news #politics #elections
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-election-countdown-live-political-33887826
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- Title
- 'GET STARMER OUT' | Farage feels 'OPTIMISTIC' for Reform ahead of local elections
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says Reform UK feels 'pretty optimistic' at an eve of poll photocall at College Green, Westminster, on the last day of campaigning ahead of the local elections.
He specifically mentioned the West Midlands, where multiple elections are taking place tomorrow, Thursday 7 May.
Take a look at Birmingham Live's latest coverage of all candidates... https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-election-countdown-live-political-33887826
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- Title
- Moment fan trouble sparked at Midland play-off match with teen arrested
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- A flare being thrown into the crowd at a Midland Football League play-off match sparked a further pitch invasion and scuffles on the playing surface.
Fans poured onto the pitch as Sutton United FC, from Sutton Coldfield, defeated Gornal Athletic FC at the latter’s Garden Walk Stadium ground in Dudley on Saturday, May 2.
#westmidlands #birmingham #suttoncoldfield
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- Title
- Peter Kay show BOMB HOAX suspect ordered to leave courtroom after dock outbursts
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Teen Omar Majed faces charges over the alleged bogus bomb threat during Friday's Utilita Arena performance
#westmidlands #news #birmingham #police #crime #midlands
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- Title
- 'WE FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY' | What HOPE parties can offer youth who feel odds are STACKED AGAINST THEM
- Runtime
- 8:08
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Party leaders and candidates spoke out at our Birmingham Live Hustings about what they will do to help the young people of our city.
Asked a question by a first-time voter about dying youth clubs and dwindling job opportunities, each party explained what they would do to help Birmingham's youth.
Take a look at the five main things we learned from our hustings before the local election tomorrow...
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-bins-strike-promises-flag-33826829
#birmingham #westmidlands #localelections #elections #politics #ukpolitics
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- Title
- Stories Tavern opens in city centre
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Stories Tavern is located on the ground floor of 103 Colmore Row, underneath rooftop restaurant 24 Stories.
#colmorerow #birmingham #westmidlands
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- Title
- Kings Heath mum starts cake business in front garden
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Danielle Edington said her faith in humanity has been restored since she open her honesty based cake shed.
The 41 year old has been enjoying success since she opened a 'cake shed' in the front of her Kings Heath home, so much so it is now her full time job.
#kingsheath #birmingham #westmidlands #cake
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- Title
- BBC Gladiator Diamond welcomes the opening of the Gladiator experience in the NEC
- Runtime
- 7:47
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Star of the BBC hit series Gladiator- Diamond- said she will be settign her own times at the Gladiator experience
#westmidlands #birmingham #news #gladiator
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- Title
- 'WE HAVE TO CHANGE' | Parties make their final pleas ahead of Birmingham's local council elections
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- In 48 hours the polls will open across Birmingham and neighbouring councils including Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton as voters decide who will run their local authorities for the next four years.
In Birmingham, a change of guard is predicted. A Labour stronghold for more than a decade, the governing party's grip on power is said to be loosening.
On Thursday, voters in 69 wards across the city will elect their local councillors. They will make up the 101 member council chamber who will together be tasked with running the city, managing its £4 billion budget and services for over a million people.
In 48 hours the polls will open across Birmingham and neighbouring councils including Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton as voters decide who will run their local authorities for the next four years.
In Birmingham, a change of guard is predicted. A Labour stronghold for more than a decade, the governi...
- Title
- Police launch MURDER probe after reports of a fight
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Police were called to Hazel Grove shortly before 9am following reports of two men fighting.
#news #birmingham #westmidlands #police #crime
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- Title
- I went to magical bluebell forest 40 mins from Birmingham with cute café stop
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- As we made our way through the bluebell forest, we soon arrived in Austy wood, which is more of a traditional woodland. We followed the trail past trees and wild garlic, and still spotted some bluebells here and there.
#birmingham #news #westmidlands #hiddengems
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- Title
- Starmer announces CHANGES calling for SOCIETY-WIDE response to tackle 'CRISIS' anti-semitism in UK
- Runtime
- 11:34
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to leaders from across society in Downing Street calling for a society-wide response to tackling anti-semitism.
The Prime Minister hosted the leaders in the wake of the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green last week - and listed the changes introduced to help combat this issue.
Take a read of how Birmingham's Jewish community are feeling on Birmingham Live...
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/golders-green-attack-leaves-birmingham-33866650
#antisemitism #starmer #goldersgreen #jewishcommunity #politics #ukpolitics
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- Title
- Coventry turns Sky Blue for the players parade
- Runtime
- 8:31
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- 'The most incredible day' as Coventry City promotion parade took place in the city.
#coventry #westmidlands #coventrycityfc
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/gallery/the-most-incredible-day-your-33887577
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- Title
- Man dies following West Midlands three-car collision
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- WMP has appealed for anyone with information to contact its Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU).
#birmingham #news #westmidlands #police #midlands
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/man-dies-following-west-midlands-33886206
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- Title
- 'A HUGE BOOST FOR PARENTS' | New school uniform law confirmed
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- A new school uniform law has been confirmed across England – and parents will be delighted. The Department for Education has introduced its new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act - in a huge boost for parents.
The new rules from the Labour Party government are aimed at slashing costs for mums and dads. The new law restricts schools to making no more than three branded items of uniform compulsory for students.
Ties are not included in these restrictions for secondary schools. That means the requirement for four items of branded uniform will be allowed if one of these is a tie.
#birmingham #schools #primaryschool #secondaryschool #westmidlands #parents
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- Title
- Brummies divided over plans to rethink a Birmingham Underground
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The Conservatives have promised to conduct a feasibility study into a large-scale Birmingham Underground system if they take control of the council.
We asked Brummies what they thought of the idea, worthwhile... or waste of time.
#birmingham #news #westmidlands #midlands #underground
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/revived-brumderground-system-pledge-comes-33858273
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- Title
- City centre bar death after man fell 'several floors'
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- A man has died after falling several floors in a Birmingham bar over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The tragedy took place in Colmore Row, believed to be at the Henman & Cooper bar in the city centre, shortly after 6pm on Sunday (May 3). Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.20pm.
#birmingham #westmidlands #colmorerow
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- Title
- Mystery of Ladywood statue revealed
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Ladywood has surprising link to renowned tightrope walker called the Great Blondin
#birmingham #westmidlands #westmidlands
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- Title
- Great Birmingham Run 2026
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The sun may not have been shining, but that didn't put thousands of people off from taking part in this year's Great Birmingham Run.
More than 18,000 people signed up to the 2026 event which took place in the city.
#birmingham #westmidlands #running
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/great-birmingham-run-2026-live-33879888
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- Title
- Future of Birmingham's Floozie in the Jacuzzi
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- The future of the iconic Floozie in the Jacuzzi has been revealed after Birmingham city council issued an update over its latest switch on.
The Victoria Square fountain was temporarily out of service due to maintenance issues and water-quality management.
Birmingham City Council appointed an alternative specialist contractor, the original designer and installer of the fountain.
Engineers diagnosed and repaired the fault before it was switched back on earlier this year.
#birmingham #westmidlands #floozie #summer
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- Title
- Independent candidate tells Labour leader what she thinks went wrong
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- This independent candidate clapped back at Labour council leader John Cotton at our Big Birmingham Live hustings.
Nosheen Khalid, who is running to be councillor of Alum Rock at Birmingham's local council elections, listed what she thought went wrong under the Labour council.
The Birmingham elections are taking place on Thursday, 7 May.
#localelections #elections #birmingham #westmidlands #council #labour #alumrock
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- Title
- Half of key Birmingham transport route closing for three days amid 'plan ahead' warning
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- 🚨Plan ahead announcement - a major Birmingham transport route will be closing on these dates🚨
#birmingham #transport #westmidlands #trains #travel #westmidlands #lichfield
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- Title
- Metchley Fort at the QE Hospital
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The Roman fort was built in 48AD on Icknield Street, also known as Ryknild Street.
2000 years ago, Icknield Street stretched from Fosse Way, another Roman road, at Bourton-on the-Water in Gloucestershire and ran for 112 miles up to Templeborough in Yorkshire, passing Birmingham along its way.
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