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Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef Image source, Thom BartleyImage caption, Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough ByEd James, Radio WM and Aida Fofana, West Midlands Published 23 July 2026, 13:44 BST Updated 56 minutes ago For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become […]
City celebrates Ozzy Day on anniversary of death Image caption, Birmingham is celebrating everything Ozzy Osbourne, in what is being affectionately called 'Ozzy Day' ByKevin Reide and Eleanor Lawson, West Midlands Published 3 hours ago Birmingham is marking a year since the death of Ozzy Osbourne with a day of music and celebration, affectionately called "Ozzy Day", to […]
'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death Image source, GettyImage caption, Sharon Osbourne has paid tribute to her husband Ozzy who died a year ago ByClare Lissaman West Midlands Published 5 hours ago Sharon Osbourne, the widow of heavy metal pioneer Ozzy, has used the first anniversary of […]
Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts Image source, Gary Phelps CommunicationsImage caption, Razwan Amin said he wanted to inspire students to get into business ByCaroline Gall West Midlands Published 7 hours ago A former Birmingham academy pupil-turned-barber is offering low income students free haircuts. Razwan Amin, 27, set up Razortrim Studio after leaving Erdington […]
Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance Image source, Joe Giddens/PA WireImage caption, Sophie recorded an episode with cast members Susie Riddell and Tim Bentnick Published 9 July 2026 The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a surprise cameo appearance on The Archers. Sophie, who has been a fan of the long-running BBC Radio 4 show […]
Black Sabbath drummer explains wheelchair use Image source, Bill Ward/InstagramImage caption, Bill Ward told fans he was fit and well despite the use of a wheelchair ByVanessa Pearce West Midlands Published 3 hours ago Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said despite needing to use a wheelchair he is not "ill or giving up" and […]
