Live music figure calls for more support for venues

Govt announces safety plans for return to schools in autumn

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has unveiled the government’s safety plan for how to get all children in all year groups back to the classroom in September, after up to six months at home. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sheffield Utd team arrives at Aston Villa for Premier League returns

Sheffield United arrive to Birmingham for Premier League return against Aston Villa following a three-month COVID-19 hiatus.

Hundreds attend Black Lives Matter rally in Birmingham

Hundreds of people have attended a Black Lives Matter protest in central Birmingham today, following several protests in London this week - in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Report by Connerv. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Taxi driver records racist abuse in Birmingham

Taxi driver Abid Mustafa suffered a racist tirade of abuse at the hands of a passenger in Birmingham, on Friday May 15, and recorded what happened to share with his bosses. The footage has now been released on social media, with the region's taxi driver association saying it shows what many drivers are having to put up with. Police said they were making enquiries.

Street artist creates Covid-19 mural in Birmingham

A stunning mural titled 'Forward in Unity' by renowned street artist Gent 48 has been unveiled in Digbeth, Birmingham. The piece, aiming to immortalise the return of community spirit in Birmingham during the coronavirus pandemic, is situated on Meriden Street and is designed to inspire continued fundraising efforts through organisers Art for Charity.