Birmingham mail news today
Here are the latest news headlines from the Birmingham Mail:
Top Stories
- Birmingham's new £1.5bn HS2 station takes shape: The first concrete pour has taken place at the site of Birmingham's new HS2 station, marking a major milestone in the construction of the high-speed rail link.
- Birmingham City Council to axe 1,000 jobs: The council has announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs as part of a major reorganisation aimed at saving £100 million.
- Man arrested after woman found dead in Birmingham flat: A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a flat in Birmingham's Edgbaston area.
Crime
- Birmingham's most wanted: Police release new images of fugitives: West Midlands Police have released new images of 12 wanted fugitives, including a man who is believed to have been involved in a violent robbery in Birmingham.
- Birmingham gangster who threatened to kill police officer is jailed: A Birmingham gangster who threatened to kill a police officer has been jailed for 12 years.
Sport
- Aston Villa's Jack Grealish to miss rest of season with injury: Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shin injury.
- Birmingham City's Lukas Jutkiewicz signs new contract: Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at St Andrew's until 2024.
What's On
- Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market returns for 2023: The Frankfurt Christmas Market is returning to Birmingham's Victoria Square for the 2023 festive season.
- Birmingham's new £20m library opens to the public: The new £20m Birmingham Library has opened to the public, featuring a rooftop garden and a vast collection of books and media.
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from the Birmingham Mail. You can find more stories and updates on their website.