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Slade star Dave Hill's debut album honours city
Dave Hill, the lead guitarist for Slade, has named his album after a lane near his childhood home Slade star Dave Hill is set to release his debut solo album, paying homage to some of his old haunts in Wolverhampton. Named Dirty Foot Lane, the 10-track album was named after a road near his childhood home and not far from where he lives today. He collaborated with Noddy Holder's son, Django Holder, on the project, his first since the break-up of the band behind hits such as Merry Xmas Everybody.
'Alice Cooper is a character, like Jekyll and Hyde'
Alice Cooper opens up about his stage persona in his new book Alice Cooper reflects on faith, fame and addiction ahead of his Wolverhampton book tour appearance. Rock legend Alice Cooper has opened up about his redemption arc from the stage to the church ahead of a book tour pit stop in Wolverhampton. "It's such a strange life that I had because I was the prodigal son. I grew up in a Christian church, went as far away as you can, then came back," he told BBC Radio WM.
Experts at Wimbledon Debenture Tickets Share Fan Highlights From 2026 Championships
Wimbledon Debenture Tickets Celebrates Glowing 2026 Fan Reviews Wimbledon Debenture Tickets shares standout fan feedback and experiences from the 2026 Championships We’re grateful to every customer who’s taken the time to share their thoughts and feedback, and to see how many clients praised our support teams who always go above and beyond.” — Managing Director, Ed James WIMBLEDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Berkshire-based Wimbledon Debenture Tickets, a...
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Ed James - BBC Radio WM; Shehnaz Khan - West Midlands Thu, 15 October 2026 at 3:12 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alan Feeney was elected to the Shard End ward in May [BBC] Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service.
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service. Alan Feeney is the deputy mayor of Solihull, and in July his register of interests with the council recorded he was employed as a custodial manager at HMP Birmingham.
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Ed James - BBC Radio WM; Shehnaz Khan - West Midlands Thu 15 October 2026 at 3:12 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alan Feeney was elected to the Shard End ward in May [BBC] Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service.
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service. Alan Feeney is the deputy mayor of Solihull, and in July his register of interests with the council recorded he was employed as a custodial manager at HMP Birmingham.
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service. Alan Feeney is the deputy mayor of Solihull, and in July his register of interests with the council recorded he was employed as a custodial manager at HMP Birmingham.
Councillor suspended from prison job after 'despicable' comments
Alan Feeney was elected to the Shard End ward in May Alan Feeney was filmed describing an area as "infested" with Asian families. Warning: This report contains racist and offensive language. A Reform UK councillor who was filmed calling Asian homeowners "parasites" has been suspended from his job with the prison service. Alan Feeney is the deputy mayor of Solihull, and in July his register of interests with the council recorded he was employed as a custodial manager at HMP Birmingham.
'Beatties redevelopment wait has gone on far too long'
Wolverhampton's council leader says the delay in redeveloping the former Beatties department store has gone on "far too long", with the council now pursuing steps to bring the landmark building back into use. Stephen Simkins was answering questions from listeners during BBC Radio WM's Hot Seat segment. As well as the future of Beatties, he discussed housing shortages, other long-derelict sites across the city and concerns over Wolverhampton's taxi licensing system.
Children's nurse meets Prince Harry after award win
A nurse from Birmingham Children's Hospital has won a prestigious national award recognising her work supporting children with complex medical needs and their families. Rachel Shanahan was named the winner of the Outstanding Nurse Award at the 2026 WellChild Awards in London last month, where she also met the charity's patron, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
Suffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
Singer Beverley Knight said she hoped audiences watching her latest musical would leave feeling "empowered" and with the belief that their voices can make a difference. Sylvia the Musical tells the story of suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst and the family rift caused by the fight for women's voting rights. The Wolverhampton artist, who plays Sylvia's mother and suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst at the Birmingham Hippodrome said she was a "history nerd" and described the part as a "gift of a role".
'My parents disowned me but Esther Rantzen didn't'
Bill Buckley, right, presented alongside Esther Rantzen on the BBC's That's Life programme in the 1980s When TV presenter Bill Buckley was disowned by his parents after being outed as gay by a national newspaper, Dame Esther Rantzen decided to step in, writing them a "beautiful" letter in defence of her colleague. "She absolutely changed my life... I will be eternally grateful," he said.
Devastating fire left family with only gerbils
When Paul Stephens looks back at the day a fire destroyed his home, he remembers the speed at which everything changed. He was in his garden sunbathing when flames started spreading towards his house on Gorleston Road in Warstock, Birmingham, on 13 August. "I was sunbathing in the garden… I could see the smoke… it was about 30‑odd houses away and it just took over. We were hearing people shout, 'Wet your fences, wet your fences'… but there was nothing you could do," Stephens said.
The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows
As a singer, Robbie Williams is known for his big hits - Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ and, of course, Angels. But when the music star goes on stage, what happens behind the scenes? Karl Brazil knows, as he is the singer's musical director and drummer who is, in his words, responsible for the "flow of the shows". He said there were pre-show "wedding reception discos" on the recent world tour, before a performance in front of thousands.
The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows
Rachael Lewis - West Midlands; Ed James - BBC Radio WM Mon, 7 September 2026 at 5:06 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Robbie Williams' latest tour started in Edinburgh and is due to conclude in New Zealand [Getty Images] As a singer, Robbie Williams is known for his big hits - Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ and, of course, Angels. But when the music star goes on stage, what happens behind the scenes?
The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows
As a singer, Robbie Williams is known for his big hits - Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ and, of course, Angels. But when the music star goes on stage, what happens behind the scenes? Karl Brazil knows, as he is the singer's musical director and drummer who is, in his words, responsible for the "flow of the shows". He said there were pre-show "wedding reception discos" on the recent world tour, before a performance in front of thousands.
The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows
As a singer, Robbie Williams is known for his big hits - Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ and, of course, Angels. But when the music star goes on stage, what happens behind the scenes? Karl Brazil knows, as he is the singer's musical director and drummer who is, in his words, responsible for the "flow of the shows". He said there were pre-show "wedding reception discos" on the recent world tour, before a performance in front of thousands.
The man behind the flow of Robbie Williams' shows
As a singer, Robbie Williams is known for his big hits - Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ and, of course, Angels. But when the music star goes on stage, what happens behind the scenes? Karl Brazil knows, as he is the singer's musical director and drummer who is, in his words, responsible for the "flow of the shows". He said there were pre-show "wedding reception discos" on the recent world tour, before a performance in front of thousands.
Bin strike deal could be signed within weeks, council leader says
The leader of Birmingham City Council has said he hopes an agreement to end the city's long-running bin strike could be signed off within weeks. Liberal Democrat Roger Harmer was responding to questions from listeners on BBC Radio WM's Hot Seat. He said the council and the Unite trade union had agreed a proposal to end the dispute, but several stages of approval were still needed before it could be signed off "late September or early October". The BBC has approached Unite for comment.
Bin strike deal could be signed within weeks, council leader says
The leader of Birmingham City Council has said he hopes an agreement to end the city's long-running bin strike could be signed off within weeks. Liberal Democrat Roger Harmer was responding to questions from listeners on BBC Radio WM's Hot Seat. He said the council and the Unite trade union had agreed a proposal to end the dispute, but several stages of approval were still needed before it could be signed off "late September or early October". The BBC has approached Unite for comment.
Hudson-Smith 'can be mayor for day' after historic win
Matt Hudson-Smith joked he would run for mayor after his latest win [Getty Images]
Hudson-Smith 'can be mayor for day' after historic win
When newly crowned European 400m champion Matt Hudson-Smith took in his latest achievement, he joked "I'm going to go for Mayor of Birmingham and Wolverhampton!" Now the joke could become a reality for the Wolverhampton-born athlete...well, for a day at least. Reacting to the suggestion, the leader of the council in his home city, Stephen Simkins made him offer: "I feel sure we can let him have the civic chains for a day if he wants to contact us." "Listen, when [you are]...
'We pass through the Midlands, we don't know it'
Chris Moss, pictured in Lancashire, the county where he lives, has written a "long" chapter on the Black Country in his book Areas in the Black Country have been highlighted in a new book shining a light on underappreciated places in the UK. Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall feature in a chapter of Where Tourists Seldom Tread, Postcards from Bypassed Britain, written by Chris Moss.
Passengers without luggage felt 'locked' on plane
Passengers on a flight from Birmingham Airport felt like they were "locked" on board after being told their luggage would not be travelling with them, according to one holidaymaker. Alex Griffiths, who flew to Rhodes with his family on Friday, said passengers were only informed their suitcases were being left behind after the aircraft doors had been closed, preventing anyone from leaving the plane.
Passengers without luggage felt 'locked' on plane
Passengers on a flight from Birmingham Airport felt they were "locked" on board after being told their luggage would not be travelling with them, according to one holidaymaker. Alex Griffiths, who flew to Rhodes with his family on Friday, said passengers were only informed their suitcases were being left behind after the aircraft doors had been closed, preventing anyone from leaving the plane.
I met my wife while searching for old spectacles and it inspired a song
A search for some antique spectacles in a clothes shop in 1990 is the unlikely inspiration of a new song - and all about a future wife. Singer-songwriter Dominic Crane met the woman he would go on to marry in Hountons, a retro clothing shop in Moseley, Birmingham and has now turned their story into a song called 'So Moseley'.
We have to build 1,600 homes in town centre, says council leader
Follow We have to build 1,600 homes in town centre, says council leader Ed James - BBC Radio WM; Rachael Lewis - West Midlands Wed, August 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT Holbeche Place is a major long-term regeneration project planned for the centre of Solihull [MUSE] Plans to build hundreds of homes in a town have been defended by a council leader amid concerns from some residents it could become a "ghost town".
Income tax sharing plans phenomenal, says mayor
New powers from Westminster including a share of the money raised through income tax for the first time, were a "sea change" for the West Midlands in how the region could shape its own future, according to its mayor. Prime Minster Andy Burnham announced plans on Friday to give England's regional mayors greater control over local funding and services.
UCB buys Cube hotel in £15m hospitality plan
A university has bought a recently-closed hotel and restaurant as part of a £15m investment programme, aimed at expanding hospitality training and creating more than 150 jobs across the city. University College Birmingham said the former hotel and Marco Pierre White restaurant at The Cube would be transformed into a 52-bedroom hotel and restaurant, giving students hands-on experience in a live commercial setting while welcoming paying customers.
Joe Lycett wants art exhibition to inspire others
Joe Lycett wants his first major solo art exhibition to inspire others to get creative A life-sized pink woolly mammoth, Ozzy Osbourne, and an old phone are among some of the subjects comedian and artist Joe Lycett hopes will inspire others to get creative. Everything Must Go at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery was inspired by "things that are no longer with us", he said, describing his first major solo art exhibition as "a neon graveyard, full of colour".
West Midlands Mayor 'in lockstep' with Burnham
The mayor of the West Midlands says he fully supports the new prime minister's priorities for the country, especially around youth training and devolution. Andy Burnham has promised a "rebalancing of power", giving English regions more control, as well as reforms to improving job prospects for young people.
Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become a difficult task. Despite the acclaim his Birmingham restaurant The Wilderness commands, Claridge says the reality behind the kitchen doors is one of soaring costs, shrinking margins and constant uncertainty. It's a picture he believes is shared by independent hospitality businesses across the country.
'We escaped alcoholism - now we're helping others'
Tom Oakley - West Midlands; Ed James - BBC Radio WM Wed, July 8, 2026 at 5:12 a.m. UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Andrew Griffiths has been sober since 2005 [BBC] Recovering alcoholic Andrew Griffiths will never forget the date that changed everything: 3 January 2005. It's the day he stopped drinking after alcohol addiction left him feeling like he had reached breaking point.
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne exhibition opens
The new free exhibition at Grand Central Station includes photos from the sold-out gig A photography exhibition has opened in Birmingham celebrating one year since Ozzy Osbourne's final performance with Black Sabbath. Thousands descended on Villa Park in July 2025 for the Back to the Beginning concert, which featured a star-studded line-up of metal giants, including Metallica and Slayer.
Ozzy Osbourne's throne goes on public display
Ed James - BBC Radio WM; Aida Fofana - West Midlands Wed, July 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM UTC Jez Collins said the throne is one of the lasting memories of the late rock star The throne used by Ozzy Osbourne during his final live performance has gone on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
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