The latest from England news from around the black country and the midlands region.
Including the latest from Birmingham airport and East Midlands airport.
Cliff Notes Sky News will host “The Immigration Debate” on 10 September at 7pm, led by presenter Trevor Phillips, with party representatives in attendance. A…
Cliff Notes Matty Healy emphasises the importance of grassroots venues in nurturing new talent, warning their decline could lead to a cultural “silence” in the…
Cliff Notes: Suspected robber’s arrest leads police to find woman’s body in house – and officers fear two others ‘may have come to harm’ |…
Cliff Notes A study reveals that off-the-shelf medical tests, including those for vitamin deficiencies and cancer, lack sufficient evidence to support their claimed accuracy. Nearly…
Cliff Notes – Ozzy Osbourne’s life in pictures Ozzy Osbourne’s life in pictures | Music legend Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76,…
Cliff Notes Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance at Villa Park coincided with Black Sabbath’s reunion, creating a poignant atmosphere for fans as they bid farewell to…
Cliff Notes Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76, passed away just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a farewell concert at Villa Park, which drew an…
Cliff Notes West Midlands Police conducted an operation on Birmingham’s New Street, targeting illegally modified e-bikes, often used by fast food delivery riders. Officers confiscated…
Cliff Notes Olivia Smith makes history as the first female footballer to transfer for £1m, moving from Liverpool to Arsenal, surpassing the previous record of…
Cliff Notes Mohammed Ibrahim, 25, received a 13-year and 3-month prison sentence for causing the deaths of Amanda Riley and Linda Philips while racing at…
Cliff Notes Unite, the largest union donor to Labour, has suspended Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and other Labour councillors for “bringing the union into…
Cliff Notes Ozzy Osbourne bid an emotional farewell at Villa Park, marking his last performance after battling health issues, including Parkinson’s disease. The show featured…
The government will announce a delay to the HS2 project, stating the London to Birmingham line will not be ready by 2033
The Home Office today announced a major, nationwide police operation targeting grooming gangs, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA). Over 800 historical cases have been reopened, with specialist teams—including Operation Hydrant and the Child Sexual Exploitation Taskforce—mobilised to identify and prosecute offenders who had been previously overlooked.
In 2019, nine men were jailed for raping and abusing two teenage girls in Bradford, with one victim, Fiona Goddard, claiming over 50 men assaulted her.
Cliff Notes An investigation into whistleblower allegations is focusing on two labour suppliers for the HS2 rail project, concerning misclassification and inflated billing rates for…
Sir Keir Starmer’s strategy to counter Reform UK is under scrutiny, as local elections reveal a significant threat, with Labour potentially losing up to 72 seats to Reform, based on recent voting trends.
The Commons Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, inaugurated a weekly ceremony to remember MPs who died in both world wars, starting with the “turning of the page” ceremony in the House of Commons Books of Remembrance.
The EU rejects Russia’s announced ceasefire as a mere ploy to improve relations with Washington, stating that Russia could halt hostilities immediately.
Cliff Notes Chris Eubank Jr won a unanimous decision against Conor Benn with judges scoring the fight 116-112 after 12 rounds in London. Eubank Jr…
The rising trend of teenage knife crime is linked to deep-rooted issues such as poverty, austerity, and a lack of opportunities, contributing to a 240% increase in teenage victims in the last decade.
Cliff Notes – Britain’s 10 worst airports for flight delays Ranked: Britain’s 10 worst airports for flight delays | UK News Gatwick is the UK’s…
Cliff Notes Volunteers from the Birmingham Central Mosque collected 24 bags of rubbish on Easter Sunday, highlighting community initiative amidst ongoing litter issues exacerbated by…
Cliff Notes A 62-year-old woman, Suzanne Cherry, died after being struck by a van at Aston Wood Golf Club, following a police chase in Birmingham.…
UB40 expressed support for striking Birmingham bin workers, urging them to continue their fight for fair wages amid rising living costs.