Edgbaston news


Two guilty of ‘cowardly’ Midlands murder

A man and woman have been found guilty of the “cowardly and callous” murder of a 22-year-old from the Black Country.


Edgbaston High School for Girls in ribbon-cutting ceremony

VIP guests gathered at Edgbaston High School for Girls (EHS) to mark the grand opening of its most recent building development with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.


West Midlands family in £80,000 benefit fraud

A family of five who pocketed almost £80,000 through a Black Country benefit fraud have all been spared an immediate jail term.


England friendly off after riot chaos

England’s friendly international with Holland at Wembley was today called off after a third night of rioting in London placed a strain on police resources.


Jonathan Trott visits West Midlands

England star Jonathan Trott took time out from his schedule to support disabled cricketers at a charity match in the West Midlands.


A big power in Ryan Aston’s corner

Dudley’s Ryan Aston will box again in September after plans for a third fight in a month fell through – and backer James Dickens could be joining him in the corner.


Ryan Aston is a winner on Haye bill

Ice-cool Ryan Aston cheered up British fight fans at the biggest boxing show of the year in Hamburg.


Murder probe launched after fatal shooting

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in a Birmingham street.


Edgbaston taking shape as state-of-the-art Test venue

Today’s stunning photograph shows the view the fans will have when Edgbaston cricket ground’s £32m facelift is completed.


Rose Murree, Edgbaston

You may have to pay a little extra, but it will be worth your while at this Indian treasure, writes Lisa Wright.

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