Birmingham 1978: A Look Back Through Rare Photos
Step back to 1978 Birmingham. See the old Bull Ring, stars at the NEC, and a city transforming. Explore 26 archive photos revealing a different world.
Step back to 1978 Birmingham. See the old Bull Ring, stars at the NEC, and a city transforming. Explore 26 archive photos revealing a different world.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
Three Midlands families have triumphed in a UK-wide doorstep carol competition, helping raise £50,000 for Strathcarron Hospice. Watch their winning performances and see the festive spirit in action.
A two-year-old boy has died after a pit bull attack on the Greek island of Zante. His British mother and father have been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Read the full tragic story.
Birmingham and Solihull's Ring and Ride service has merged into the West Midlands Bus On Demand network. Find out about the new operator, vehicles, and what stays the same.
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Ring and Ride services in Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry have merged into West Midlands Bus On Demand, operated by Via. The change promises improved efficiency and accessibility for vulnerable passengers.
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A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car outside The Bull Inn in Worcester. A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A brazen thief was caught on camera stealing a 6ft Christmas tree from a mum's doorstep in Loughborough. Discover the full story and see how the community helped.
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Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
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Ashley Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found hiding in a commercial bin following an £8,000 burglary at Gray & Bull Opticians in Nottingham.
A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Markets could be demolished as part of the massive £2 billion Paradise Circus regeneration scheme, raising concerns about the future of the city's historic trading heart.
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.
After generations of serving fresh produce to Birmingham residents, the iconic fruit and vegetable stall at Bull Ring Open Market has permanently shut its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's market culture.
Historic Bull Ring Market in Birmingham could be demolished to make way for modern housing, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus addressing housing needs.
Discover the professional furniture restorer's secret to removing white heat rings from wooden surfaces using common household items. This proven method could save your precious tables and restore their natural beauty.
Rediscover Birmingham's swinging sixties through stunning archival images showing Bull Ring's early days, bustling markets and a city on the cusp of change.
Birmingham City Council's ambitious regeneration strategy could see the iconic Bull Ring Market demolished and relocated, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus urban development.