Birmingham Mail - April 26, 2025
Birmingham Mail - April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
Man found seriously hurt
EMERGENCY crews, including a trauma doctor descended on Yardley Wood Road just after 2.30pm on Thursday afternoon to reports of a stabbing near Swanshurst Park.
1 min
Woman is kicked in face outside pub
A WEST Midlands Police officer was kicked in the face following an incident involving a group of people outside a pub in Sedgley.
1 min
Pub cannabis farm would be 'blindingly obvious' court told
A PUB tenant allowed a cannabis farm to grow under his roof, a court has heard.
2 mins
Alison talks about life off the TV screen
ALISON Hammond has opened up about how different she is away from her TV career.
1 min
Police appeal for help to trace late-night horse box thieves
WEST Midlands Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a late-night horsebox theft in the Black Country.
1 min
'Bonkers' Brummie is aiming for perfect 10
ANDY GETS INTO TRAINING FOR A SUMMER OF WHEELCHAIR MARATHONS
2 mins
Changes on the buses
A SERIES of changes to bus timetables in Birmingham are set to come into effect tomorrow, April 27,.
1 min
Trio sought over robbery
TWO people were threatened during a robbery in Tipton, now police have appealed for the public's help to identify this trio.
1 min
Blow for villagers as plan for 50 homes set to go ahead
A plan for 50 homes on green belt land in a Solihull village still looks set for approval next week despite villagers flooding planners with objections.
1 min
Grandma thanks docs who changed her life
BRAIN OP INSPIRED WOMAN TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE NHS
2 mins
Pied Piper plays to lead rats away...
THE Pied Piper of Birmingham has been spotted playing a flute through the city's rat-filled streets as the bin strikes continued to wreak havoc.
1 min
Car smashes though barriers on wrong side of the road
THIS was the moment a car was driven on the wrong side of a road at it smashed through barriers in Birmingham.
1 min
Jail for arsonist who wrote off £225k bus
TEENAGER TOOK THREE ATTEMPTS TO SET FIRE TO SEAT ON TOP DECK
2 mins
Crackdown drives stolen car crime off the roads
58 MISSING VEHICLES RECOVERED IN 35 DAYS
1 min
44 suspects are in custody across the city
MORE than 40 suspects are currently in custody across Birmingham.
1 min
Four arrested in connection with car key burglaries
POLICE have made four arrests following a number of car key burglaries in the West Midlands.
1 min
The text codes every parent should know...
HIDDEN PHRASES COMMONLY USED ONLINE
1 min
Brum tops biz crimé list
BIRMINGHAM has topped a UK table for risk of business crime.
1 min
24-hr booze bid debated
A MOVE to open a 24-hour off-licence in a former vet's will be scrutinised by councillors following objections from neighbours.
1 min
Council gives blessing for historic church conversion
A HISTORIC Stourbridge church is set for big changes after permission was granted to convert the building into flats.
1 min
Ex-Labour councillor switches to Lib Dems
DUDLEY’S Liberal Democrats got a boost when a former Labour councillor defected to their ranks after attacking government tax policy.
1 min
Council hit by lack of skilled staff
DUDLEY'S regeneration projects have been hit by staff shortages and spending cuts that are costing the authority income.
1 min
Loan shark suspect arrested amid money lending probe
A 38-YEAR-old man man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in Birmingham on Thursday.
1 min
City cul-de-sac where 'kids are scared to play' amid rat infestation
CHILDREN are 'too scared to play outside' on a Birmingham street as an 'eyesore' house attracts rats and stray animals, a city resident has claimed.
2 mins
Skechers store reopens in the Bullring after expansion & refit
A BULLRING original store has reopened after months of closure.
1 min
Comic hopes huge Sabbath concert will highlight heritage
BRUM comedian Joe Lycett has said he hopes the forthcoming Black Sabbath concert in Birmingham will be a catalyst for the city to look after what it holds dear.
1 min
City areas with the longest housing wait times revealed
THE latest Birmingham City Council home wait times have been revealed - with a new area now deemed the longest at a whopping 156 weeks.
1 min
Concerns as 'nuisance' travellers return to park
COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR BETTER SECURITY FENCING TO STOP INCURSIONS
2 mins
Apple eyes a shift to India
APPLE is planning to move the production of iPhones it sells in the US to India and away from China in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs, it has been reported.
1 min
Leaders arrive for funeral
WORLD leaders will attend the funeral of Pope Francis today.
2 mins
Trio jailed over robber murder bid
THREE men have been jailed for plotting to kill a former cagefighter convicted of Britain's largest cash robbery.
1 min
Public 'unaware of financial crisis facing them'
The British people are unaware of the financial crisis facing them as a result of the UK's national debt, a Conservative former minister has told Parliament.
1 min
No.10: All options 'are on table' for Ukraine
DOWNING Street has said that all options “remain on the table” when it comes to support for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.
2 mins
'Warmer weather' boosts retail sales
UK retail sales rose unexpectedly last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres.
1 min
EU links are 'priority' over US says Reeves
BRITAIN’S relationship with the EU is \"arguably even more important” than trading links with the US, the Chancellor said ahead of a meeting with her American counterpart.
1 min
Marathon project will turn runners' urine into fertiliser
URINE from thousands of women running in the TCS London Marathon will be saved from sewage and turned into crop-growing fertiliser.
2 mins
Hero set to strike Gold and Ramazan to win at Haydock
HIGH Class Hero can grab victory in the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (4.10pm) on the final day of the Jumps season this afternoon. While at Haydock Park, Ramazan can win the Try Unibet’s New Same Race Multis Handicap (2.40pm).
4 mins
Marathon effort with no drama is Hassan's goal
OLYMPIC champion Sifan Hassan is hoping for a drama-free London Marathon as she eyes a repeat of her successful debut in 2023.
2 mins
Witches' spell is too potent for ailing Brummies
BIRMINGHAM boss Chris Adams says his side could have no complaints following their 60-30 defeat at Premiership title favourites Ipswich.
2 mins
Moors won't sleep-Walker their way to end of season
FRUSTRATION. That's the succinct summary of the season for Solihull Moors’ goalkeeper Laurie Walker. Collectively and individually.
3 mins
Pereira: I have no interest in chasing records - just points
VITOR Pereira is focused on performances rather than records as Wolves chase a sixth Premier League win in a row.
2 mins
Blues boss is putting on Sunday best
CHRIS Davies says the official crowning of Blues as League One champions 'will be one of the best days of my life'.
1 min
Striker's return would be a Maja positive
JOSH Maja could make a surprise appearance for Albion before the end of the campaign, caretaker boss James Morrison has indicated.
1 min
Mogga has admitted he 'didn't do his job' - Morrison
JAMES Morrison spoke to Tony Mowbray in the wake of his departure from Albion this week - and revealed the outgoing manager admitted he ‘didn’t do his job’.
2 mins
Chris: Points haul carries ton of weight
MANAGER Chris Davies believes his League One champions sent out a message by smashing through the 100-point mark.
1 min
Alex sets everything up perfectly at Blues
'A HUNDRED points, hundred points, Birmingham City, playing football the Davies way.'
2 mins
Unai: League and cup get equal billing
By JONATHAN VEAL
1 min
Rogers: I can 100% compete with best in Europe and Villa is the perfect stage!
MORGAN Rogers believes there is no limit to his potential as he aims to become one of Europe's biggest stars at Villa.
2 mins
Mings embracing the pressure in quest to end 68 barren years
TYRONE Mings admits Villa are dealing with a new level of expectation as they prepare for today's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.
2 mins
We're so lucky - we can just go to the supermarket and buy all these things
Doc Martin star Martin Clunes tells YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI what he learned while exploring the islands of the Atlantic for his latest TV show
4 mins
AFFAIR HEARING
IF you've ever been cheated on, the thought of being trapped in a villa with your ex might sound like an absolute nightmare.
4 mins
SLOW & STEADY
MICHELIN STAR CHEF ROHIT GHAI TELLS LAUREN TAYLOR WHY PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO INDIAN COOKERY
4 mins
BROTHER IN ARMS
Owain Mulligan talks about becoming an accidental soldier and how his movie star sister Carey is like one of his best friends.
5 mins
DESERT CLASSIC
The retro cool of California's Palm Springs soothes and amazes EMMA DEADMAN
5 mins
Birmingham Mail Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Birmingham Mail is a tabloid newspaper based in Birmingham, England but distributed around Birmingham, the Black Country, and Solihull and parts of Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire.
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