Aston Villa players meet rescue dogs at training ground
Birmingham Dogs Home care for more than 2,000 dogs every year Aston Villa’s first team squad met rescue puppies and older dogs from.
People
Sport
Birmingham
People
World Affairs
Iranians in Birmingham protest against Islamic regime
Demonstrators called for Western action to depose the Ayatollah of Iran Iranians worldwide, including several hundred in Birmingham, gathered yesterday in protest against the.
Culture
People
Viewpoint
Birmingham-based Tania Arslan opens a café in Lahore
Dastaan Sarâ is an idyll for people wanting to keep alive the art of storytelling in a digital age There was a time.
Culture
History
Viewpoint
Pressure mounts for Andrew and Fergie to leave the UK
There is precedent, including in the British monarchy, for exiling certain people when things cut up rough Renewed scrutiny triggered by the Epstein.
People
Politics
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Weekend read
£5bn SEND bailout: Necessary rescue or a precedent making repeats more likely in future?
How local authorities must strike a balance between delivering vital services and the taxpayers’ cash that funds them There are moments in public.
Events
Life Sciences
Partnership Content
‘Delivery-focused’ Life Sciences Week 2026 builds on inaugural 2025 programme
Birmingham LSW 2026 ‘preview’ event part of the West Midlands Business Festival The focus of Life Sciences Week (LSW) 2026 is “delivery of.
Finance
Viewpoint
Fundamentals of gold remain solid as a long-term investment asset
Pull-backs on gold and silver set shivers across the precious metals market The spot price of gold fell by more than 9% a.
Environment
Stoke
333 homes and businesses protected from floods in Stoke
The anti-flood scheme is said to offer protection for the next 60 years The Environment Agency has completed a major flood defence scheme.
Sport
Blues chairman Tom Wagner recovering after stroke
The American financier is said to be making a good recovery Birmingham City FC chairman Tom Wagner is “making a good recovery” after.
Politics
Transport
Proposed doubling of West Midlands pothole budget
Mayor Richard Parker attempts to regain voter traction on this key local issue West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced plans to double.