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In this issue

April 28, 2025

Appeal after teen cyclist robbed by gang at arboretum

POLICE have launched an appeal after a teenage boy was robbed at a beauty spot in Walsall.

Appeal after teen cyclist robbed by gang at arboretum

1 min

Eight years in prison for 'sneaky' drug dealer

A 'SNEAKY' drug dealer who kept cocaine and a handgun stashed in a jewellery box has been jailed.

1 min

Running Bishop takes to the city's streets

DR VOLLAND JOINS 16,000 PEOPLE FOR GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN

Running Bishop takes to the city's streets

2 mins

Special order deals with bad behaviour

A SPECIAL dispersal order was issued over the weekend following a rise in anti-social-behaviour.

1 min

Cost may derail Blues plan

WAGNER'S PLEA TO KEEP SPORTS QUARTER TRANSFORMATION ON TRACK FOR CITY

1 min

Fears for town landmark if alteration plans get the go-ahead

ALTERATIONS to a Stourbridge landmark building could do 'irreparable damage' if Dudley Council planners give their approval, it has been claimed.

1 min

Passenger's antics led to delays on railway

CANCELLED TRAINS RESULT IN £80,000 BILL AFTER MAN'S BEHAVIOUR

Passenger's antics led to delays on railway

2 mins

Poor health choices have impact by the age of 36

THE effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned.

Poor health choices have impact by the age of 36

1 min

Learners wait record 24 weeks for tests

MP BACKS GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS TO REDUCE HUGE BACKLOG

Learners wait record 24 weeks for tests

1 min

High street gets its own dedicated cops after Op Fearless

A STREET in Birmingham is to get a dedicated police team.

1 min

Plan for 20-room HMO sparks families' concern

RESIDENTS BEG COUNCIL TO STOP HIGH STREET DEVELOPMENT GOING AHEAD

Plan for 20-room HMO sparks families' concern

2 mins

Pollution fears fail to prevent homes scheme

A MOVE to build 60 homes on green space next to the M5 can now go ahead, despite a council turning it down over fears that toxic pollution could cause cancer for future residents.

Pollution fears fail to prevent homes scheme

1 min

Couple's dogs died after being struck

COCO KICKED IN THE FACE AND TEDDY 'VIOLENTLY' HIT WITH BROOM

Couple's dogs died after being struck

2 mins

Hunt for escaped prisoners

POLICE have warned people to not approach two prisoners who escaped on a bus and could be in Birmingham.

1 min

Former Waitrose store 'could become B&M'

RESIDENTS have raised fears that a high street Waitrose which closed down will now be replaced with a bargain store.

Former Waitrose store 'could become B&M'

2 mins

Council rejects care home extension

PLANS for an extension to a care home in Netherton have been rejected for a second time by Dudley Council.

1 min

Mayor praises charity for 'changing lives'

A CHARITY has helped hundreds of Birmingham and Solihull people secure jobs and training in just a year.

1 min

NHS women workers earn 89p for every £1 for men

GENDER PAY GAP HAS 'SIGNIFICANTLY' CLOSED...BUT THERE IS LOT MORE WORK TO DO

2 mins

Gender ruling will not result in toilet police, says minister

THERE are no plans for “toilet police” in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on gender, a senior minister has suggested.

1 min

NHS app cuts missed appointments by 1.5m

REFORM of the NHS app has resulted in 1.5 million fewer appointments being missed, ministers have revealed.

NHS app cuts missed appointments by 1.5m

2 mins

Nine dead in Canada

NINE people were killed when a car was driven into revellers at a street festival celebrating Filipino culture in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police have said.

1 min

Marathon record may be broken

THOUSANDS of runners crossed the finishing line of the 45th London Marathon yesterday, with the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part.

1 min

Troupe’s golden moment

BRITAIN’S Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has sent Swiss dance troupe The Blackouts straight through to the grand finale after debuting the live show golden buzzer.

2 mins

Follow the words and wisdom of Allah and you won't be disappointed

WHEN a person is mentioned favourably in Parliament by a Member of Parliament, it becomes good news for him, his family, and his friends.

1 min

Out-sand-ing effort in Sahara Desert fundraiser

A GROUP of 35 adventurers who dusted off their walking boots to take on a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert have raised an out-sand-ing £120,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity.

3 mins

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

EMPLOYERS in the UK must set up auto-enrolment pensions for their eligible employees - typically those older than 22 and earning at least £10,000 a year - and will then contribute to the pot every month.

3 mins

Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare

Spring has sprung and the holiday season is well and truly upon us. I do hope you have a wonderful summer getaway!

Plan ahead to avoid a holiday accommodation nightmare

2 mins

CRIME QUEEN

DAME Angela Lansbury was no stranger to the world of whodunnits before Murder, She Wrote.

1 min

Truth behind the armchair killings

SOMETIMES true crime cases come along that feel so unlikely, they almost seem fictional.

1 min

Assefa rules world with record time

ETHIOPIA'S Tigst Assefa smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds en route to London Marathon victory.

1 min

Mitchell: Close call ideal for Red Roses

JOHN Mitchell insisted England will benefit from being pushed to the brink of an upset after edging France 43-42 to complete a fourth successive Grand Slam.

1 min

Brummies boss hopes fast starts can turn the tables

BIRMINGHAM host Leicester tonight (7.30pm) as they continue their search for their first Premiership points of the season.

1 min

Players measure up for Taylor in defeat

MOORS boss Matt Taylor said the better team won as his side lost on the road at high-flying York City.

Players measure up for Taylor in defeat

2 mins

Confidence key for Vitor as Wolves have 6 appeal

VITOR Pereira said \"confidence and happiness\" were powering Wolves' stunning form after seeing them brush aside relegated Leicester to claim a sixth successive Premier League win.

Confidence key for Vitor as Wolves have 6 appeal

3 mins

It's MORR frustration as Baggies stalemate ends hope

ALBION’S interim boss James Morrison - in charge for the first time after Tony Mowbray was sacked on Monday - cut a frustrated figure after the goalless draw that relegated Cardiff from the Championship and ended the goal-shy Baggies wafer-thin play-off hopes

It's MORR frustration as Baggies stalemate ends hope

2 mins

Blues' home rule complete as RECORD hits right note

LEAGUE One champions Birmingham City partied to a 4-0 victory over Mansfield and broke the third tier's points record in the process.

Blues' home rule complete as RECORD hits right note

2 mins

Emery looking for reaction from club and fans to huge disappointment

UNAI Emery has urged Aston Villa players and supporters alike to channel their frustrations after losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace at Wembley.

3 mins

Forest felled as City reach another final

RICO Lewis scored after just 109 seconds to send Man City on their way to a third consecutive FA Cup final following a 2-0 defeat of Nottingham Forest at Wembley.

1 min

No-show is not EZE to take as Villa's trophy dreams ended

VILLA’S hopes of lifting the FA Cup this season were dashed by Crystal Palace after losing 3-0 at Wembley in the semi-finals on Saturday night.

No-show is not EZE to take as Villa's trophy dreams ended

2 mins

HOW THEY RATED

EMI MARTINEZ: He was twice beaten from range by Eze and Sarr. He guessed the direction of Mateta's penalty, but the striker missed the target regardless. 5

2 mins

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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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