Birmingham Mail - April 28, 2025

Birmingham Mail - April 28, 2025

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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.

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

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

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.

1 min
Learners wait record 24 weeks for tests
MP BACKS GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS TO REDUCE HUGE BACKLOG

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

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.

1 min
Couple's dogs died after being struck
COCO KICKED IN THE FACE AND TEDDY 'VIOLENTLY' HIT WITH BROOM

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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
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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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