Local News

• Five men charged with firearms offences after Birmingham and West Bromwich raids

  Five men are due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court today, Friday March 28

• Birmingham needs to call in specialists to end bins deadlock and 'save face', warns strike expert

  Employment expert says Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service could prove key to breaking the deadlock

• Police turn to public to help solve mystery of missing Birmingham man

  No one has seen or heard from Ismail Sharif since 2022.

• Birmingham Dad-of-two killed by West Midlands Police car responding to 999 call is named

  Roger Bagnall, 40, was crossing Yardley Road in Acocks Green around 7pm last Wednesday when he collided with the marked vehicle

• Fly-tipped Birmingham rubbish bags fill up streets on day 13 of all out bin strikes

  Mounds of black bin liners filled with household waste were spotted in different parts of the city today, Monday, March 24

• Covid five years on - a time we'll never forget in pictures

  The Coronavirus was a time in history we will all never forget

• 'I can’t do anything but cry at her grave' – parents agony after losing baby due to NHS failings

  Their baby’s bedroom remains untouched since the stillbirth and they find it unbearable to stay in their home due to the painful memories

• Inside former Selly Oak district office put up for sale

  The former Selly Oak District office in Stirchley is up for sale

CITY

• Chris Davies reveals transfer plan for Rangers star 'loving it' at Birmingham City

  Birmingham City signed Kieran Dowell on loan from Rangers towards the end of the January transfer window

• Chris Davies gives Paik and Stansfield injury updates after Birmingham City duo return early

  Paik Seung-ho and Jay Stansfield returned to Birmingham City early from international duty

• Aston Villa gags, an emotional Souness and Carrott Gold - inside Birmingham City's Trevor Francis night

  Jasper Carrott hosted the Trevor Francis Memorial Concert at Symphony Hall in Birmingham

• YouTuber who eats his way around the world blown away by 'fantastic' Birmingham curry house

  The vlogger visited Birmingham to experience the best restaurants near St Andrew's stadium

VILLA

• Unai Emery relishing exciting 'new phase' and explains how Aston Villa are better prepared

  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is relishing the "new phase" of the season, starting at Deepdale on Sunday

• Aston Villa injury latest as Ross Barkley update given and timeline explained

  Unai Emery has given a team news update ahead of Aston Villa's FA Cup clash at Preston North End

• I know how Jack Grealish feels at Man City - I'd fancy Aston Villa for him

  Aston Villa have been linked with a move to bring Jack Grealish back to the club this summer transfer window - it'd be a move Stewart Downing endorses

• Aston Villa 'like' AC Milan man whose transfer could be 'inevitable'

  Aston Villa have been linked with a host of players in several different positions with midfield, centre back and wide areas in focus