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In this issue

May 13, 2025

Three left fighting for lives after horror blaze in home

THREE people were fighting for their lives after a fire ripped through a house in Wednesbury.

Three left fighting for lives after horror blaze in home

1 min

Brother and sister found guilty of man's murder

A BROTHER and sister have been found guilty of murdering a man in the street.

Brother and sister found guilty of man's murder

2 mins

College has right ingredients for free culinary courses

UNIVERSITY College Birmingham (UCB) has mouth-watering plans for Chelmsley Wood.

1 min

TIME TRAVELLERS

SEARCH IS ON TO FIND LOST PALS FROM DEVON HOLIDAY FROM 1963

TIME TRAVELLERS

2 mins

Homebuilder cash a big help to Scouts

DAVID Wilson Homes has donated £3,000 to the 1st Solihull Scout Group as part of the its Community Fund scheme.

1 min

Sister pays tribute to 'one-woman festival of joy'

A MUM-of-three who died in a two-car crash has been described as 'the best sister anyone could ask for.

2 mins

'Liam was fun, bubbly, & the spark of our family'

PHIL Bradley read a victim impact statement from Kelly Jones on behalf of Liam Jones’ parents and five siblings.

1 min

Driver 'weaponised' car to kill 'showboating' e-biker

LIFE TERM WITH MINIMUM OF 22 YEARS AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER

Driver 'weaponised' car to kill 'showboating' e-biker

3 mins

Revamped towers plan will be better scheme

DEVELOPERS LISTEN TO COUNCILLORS' CONCERN TO ADD FAMILY HOMES

2 mins

Unseen Thomas & Friends footage to be released

AN unseen version of the original pilot episode of the animated children’s steam train cartoon Thomas & Friends, with narration from the Beatles’ Sir Ringo Starr, is to be released for the first time.

Unseen Thomas & Friends footage to be released

1 min

Council accused of 'undermining local democracy' after divisive change

BIRMINGHAM City Council has been accused of “undermining” local democracy following a divisive change.

Council accused of 'undermining local democracy' after divisive change

1 min

Plans to boost business unveiled by Midlands mayor

A MULTI-million pound package to help West Midlands businesses grow and employ more people has been unveiled.

1 min

'Milestone' as giant HS2 machine tunnels into Brum

HUGE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT NAMED MARY ANN AFTER FAMOUS NUNEATON AUTHOR

2 mins

Your chance for a rare glimpse of hidden castle

A MOATED medieval fortress 20 minutes from Birmingham and Coventry, which opens its gates to the public for just one day each year, is offering a rare glimpse into over six centuries of history.

Your chance for a rare glimpse of hidden castle

1 min

Teacher banned after comments to student

HE REQUESTED PHOTOS OF GIRL AND THEN REFUSED TO DELETE THEM

2 mins

Council pledges new look at green belt land

DUDLEY Council is to carry out a fresh review of green belt land across the borough to tackle questions from planning inspectors.

1 min

First Gaelic version of The Hobbit published

PROFESSOR’S YEARS OF TRANSLATING REWARDED IN SPECIAL WORK

First Gaelic version of The Hobbit published

1 min

India 'pauses' military action

INDIA has only “paused” its military action and will “retaliate on its own terms” if there is any future terrorist attack on the country, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday, in his first public comments since last weekend's United States-brokered ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Pressure is on Putin

RUSSIA must show “without delay” that it is willing to broker peace in Ukraine, Kyiv’s leading European allies have said, after David Lammy insisted President Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about negotiations.

1 min

Veteran's triathlon ends on top of Everest

A FORMER Royal Marine has completed the \"world's longest triathlon\", which he started in the UK and finished at the summit of Mount Everest.

1 min

Nurse strike action is not ruled out

Nurse strike action is not Ruled out

Nurse strike action is not ruled out

1 min

Starmer says UK at risk of being 'island of strangers'

SIR Keir Starmer said high net migration had caused “incalculable” damage to British society as he set out a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of people coming to the UK.

2 mins

Banker warns wages 'still growing too fast'

A DEPUTY governor of the Bank of England has said \"caution remains appropriate\" despite a slowdown in UK inflation.

1 min

IS fighters 'must face' UK justice says report

FIGHTERS with the so-called Islamic State (IS) group who returned to the UK after killings, attacks and persecution of minorities in Iraq and Syria must face justice, a committee of MPs and peers has said.

IS fighters 'must face' UK justice says report

2 mins

Double Bafta joy for P.O. drama

MR LOVERMAN actor Lennie James and Industry actress Marisa Abela have won the leading acting prizes at the TV Bafta awards as the ceremony saw drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office pick up two gongs.

1 min

I realised the world doesn't end if I say no

RADIO AND TV PRESENTER VICK HOPE TALKS TO LAUREN TAYLOR ABOUT HOW SHE GOT BACK TO NATURE, FOUND BALANCE AND LEARNED TO SEE EMOTION AS A STRENGTH

I realised the world doesn't end if I say no

4 mins

My deafness is one of my superpowers

LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE

5 mins

Seven low-cost ways to enrich life in retirement

Flexible friends: A yoga class is a great way to keep fit and socialise

Seven low-cost ways to enrich life in retirement

2 mins

We've got your back...

Regular breaks and exercises can prepare your body for the physical movements involved in gardening. CAMILLA FOSTER finds out more

2 mins

A bitter pill to swallow?

CAMILLA FOSTER FINDS OUT IF YOU SHOULD TAKE ANTIBIOTICS FOR A COLD AND WHAT THE IMPACT OF DOING SO MIGHT BE

A bitter pill to swallow?

2 mins

MAAC team goes distance in forest running festival

MIDLANDS Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) was delighted to be the headline sponsor of the Cannock Chase Running Festival, with a team of its staff also taking part.

MAAC team goes distance in forest running festival

1 min

IT'S GOOD TO TALK

CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH MATT AND EMMA WILLIS

1 min

LEAGUE ONE WINNERS

SPECIAL EDITION

1 min

Fears over wild rabbit virus risk

I have read about a disease wiping out wild rabbits in the countryside where I live. Do you have any more information? Does it pose a risk to my pair of three-year-old indoor rabbits?

1 min

India legend Kohli announces Tests exit

VIRAT Kohli, the former India captain and one of the most celebrated cricketers ever, has announced his retirement from Tests, saying: \"I've given it everything I had.

1 min

Pitch far from perfect as Bears draw comfort

BEN Foakes harvested a career-best unbeaten 174 for champions Surrey as their Rothesay County Championship match with Warwickshire drifted to a draw at Edgbaston.

2 mins

Singh is top drawer as Handsworth humbled

PREMIER TWO

Singh is top drawer as Handsworth humbled

2 mins

Five-wicket haul Dustin time for Shrewsbury win!

PREMIER ONE

2 mins

Play-offs final and Champions League dreams still alive for trio

COVENTRY City, Aston Villa and Walsall will still be able to achieve their goals this month... Coventry and Walsall for promotion and Villa to make the European Champions League again!

Play-offs final and Champions League dreams still alive for trio

4 mins

Villa visit earmarked for Glazer protest

A MANCHESTER United supporters' group has marked the 20th anniversary of the Glazers' takeover by announcing a fresh protest on the final day of the season against Aston Villa.

1 min

Wolves paid high price for mistakes - Gomes

WOLVES defender Toti Gomes felt that a “couple of mistakes” proved costly for his side in their 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Wolves paid high price for mistakes - Gomes

2 mins

Mings' top record hits right note as Villa still on course

ASTON Villa's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League remain intact after beating Bournemouth 1-0 on the south coast on Saturday night.

Mings' top record hits right note as Villa still on course

2 mins

Reds move could spark Elliott race

LIVERPOOL are set to entertain interest in their midfielder Harvey Elliott this summer and that has reportedly alerted the likes of Aston Villa and Bournemouth ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.

1 min

Wagner: Blues ready to REV up financial plans

BLUES owner Tom Wagner believes the club will have the largest revenues of any Championship club not to be in receipt of parachute payments next season.

Wagner: Blues ready to REV up financial plans

2 mins

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PublisherReach Publishing Services Limited

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

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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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