Birmingham Mail - May 13, 2025

Birmingham Mail - May 13, 2025

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

2 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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