English

News at birminghammail.co.uk

Today News

08

Body cam footage shows Golders Green terror suspect Tasered after synagogue stabbing

Met Police have released dramatic body cam footage showing the arrest of a 45-year-old man after two people were stabbed near a synagogue in north London

Wednesday, Apr 29

12

Major UK footwear brand shuts 33 stores after collapsing into administration

The vast majority of its staff are being made redundant

Tuesday, Apr 28

21

Major British shoe chain closes 33 shops after administration as jobs lost

The British shoe chain closed 33 stores and nine concessions after Next acquired the brand and three locations in a £2.5m administration deal

12

Two arrested after 'shocking' David Lloyd gym fight in Merseyside

Two men were arrested on suspicion of affray after a fight allegedly broke out inside a David Lloyd gym in Merseyside. Police were called to the gym on the Knowsley Industrial Estate on Arbour Lane at around 6.10pm on Monday, April 27

Monday, Apr 27

13

TUI, easyJet, Jet2 issue jet fuel update for passengers who have holidays booked

The updates from the airlines and tour operators come amid a rising panic over the Iran war.

Easyjet issues Monday morning update for passengers with holidays booked

Easyjet, which flies from Birmingham, has responded to a customer who has a flight booked for May 2026.

Sunday, Apr 26

20

Man arrested in arson probe after major fire at Pink Punters LGBT+ club in Milton Keynes

Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a 51-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a major fire at the Pink Punters LGBT+ nightclub in the early hours of Sunday…

Friday, Apr 24

11

Broadband rule change for UK households with 10 providers - including BT, Sky, Virgin

Customers of 10 major UK broadband providers will receive higher automatic compensation if their service goes down under updated Ofcom rules.

Thursday, Apr 23

17

Pukka Pies Midlands supplier collapses into liquidation after 4 decades

They supplied the pies across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, and Shropshire

14

New arrested in Lucy Letby probe following police search

Cheshire Constabulary carried out a search warrant at a property on Wednesday and the individual was arrested before being bailed pending further inquiries

12

Drivers face £1,000 fine for flying England flags for St George's Day

Motorists should take heed of Article 30 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

Wednesday, Apr 22

17

Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI warning for flights booked for June and July

There are warnings of possible disruption this summer

13

TUI issues NEW jet fuel update for passengers with summer holidays booked

TUI has spoken out on Wednesday, April 22, amid fears an aviation fuel shortage could hit summer passengers.

10

Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI jet fuel update means passengers can 'forget about summer holidays'

Airlines are urging the government to step in to protect business travel, holiday flights and freight operations from the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East.

Tuesday, Apr 21

18

Calls for Morrisons to re-hire manager after he was 'sacked for stopping shoplifter'

The politician called the dismissal of Sean Egan 'everything that's wrong in our society'

16

Anyone born after this date will be banned from smoking

Vaping will also undergo far tighter restrictions

09

Easyjet jet fuel warning for passengers with flights booked after May 12

EasyJet's country director for southern Europe has spoken out

Monday, Apr 20

Police launch manhunt after suspect escapes custody by saying he 'feels unwell'

Gary Gainard after he managed to escape officers in hospital.

West Midlands dad won £3million Omaze home and handed keys back 3 days later

Glen Elmy was 'gobsmacked' to win the luxury coastal property in Devon but allegedly returned the keys after just three days amid cliff erosion concerns

Thursday, Apr 16

10

Dudley nursery worker to be sentenced over death of toddler

Nursery practitioner Kimberley Cookson, 23, admitted gross negligence manslaughter in relation to her actions in trying to make the toddler sleep on December 9 2022

Wednesday, Apr 15

02

RAF Typhoons scrambled as suspected Russian bomber approaches UK airspace

Two RAF Typhoons were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, with a Voyager refuelling jet also taking off from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. The planes flew towards Shetland and the Russian warplane remained outside British…

Tuesday, Apr 14

14

Midlands mum who flogged fake Oasis tickets walks free from court

Rosie Slater's victims lost an estimated total of £4,000

Monday, Apr 13

Thug who threw teen girlfriend from Solihull tower block window laughs as judge jails him

Jordan Herring, then aged 19, forced girlfriend Bobbie Goodman, then 18, out of a fourth floor window of Merton House in Chelmsley Wood In November 2022

08

DWP to slap 'thousands' with dreaded repayment demands amid overhaul

It means penalties will continue to be imposed, with fears over how ministers will compensate those impacted.

Sunday, Apr 12

15

Friday, Apr 10

18

Man arrested after four migrants die in small boat Channel crossing

The 27-year-old Sudanese national is being interviewed, along with illegal migrants who made the crossing

13

Deadly asbestos found in three more UK toys after recalls - full list

More children’s toys have been recalled across the UK over concerns they may contain asbestos.

Wednesday, Apr 8

09

Tuesday, Apr 7

18

Everything you need to know after Birmingham Airport terminal evacuated

An incident at the North terminal saw passengers evacuated, and more stuck on planes on the tarmac