Latest news with #Digbeth
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Man attacked at 6am outside Digbeth Coach Station as police launch probe
Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted outside Digbeth Coach Station. The victim was walking past the station at 6am on July 28 when he was punched multiple times by three attackers. He fell and hit his head after being brutally punched to the ground. READ MORE: Birmingham facing 'cat crisis' as RSPCA issues urgent plea Fortunately, he only suffered minor injuries. West Midlands Police today issued CCTV images of three men the force would like to identify following the attack as they said they 'believe they may be able to help us with our investigation'. A force spokesperson said: "Do you recognise these men? Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here "We're investigating after a man was assaulted by three others outside Digbeth Coach Station, Birmingham, at 6am on July 28. "The victim was walking past the station when he was approached and punched multiple times, causing him to fall to the floor and hit his head. "Fortunately, he only received minor injuries. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp "We believe the men in the image may be able to help us with our investigation so if you recognise them call us on 101, quoting crime reference number 20/290568/25." Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Sun
31-07-2025
- The Sun
Girl under 16 ‘sexually assaulted at city centre nightclub' as 18-year-old arrested
A GIRL under 16 has been "sexually assaulted" at a city centre nightclub. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping the girl at a nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham last Sunday. West Midlands Police have launched an urgent investigation into the assault. The man has since been released on bail while inquiries continue. The force said: "On Sunday, July 27, the venue was open and trading. 'During the nights trading a serious assault took place inside the venue. 'This matter is a serious crime by virtue of the sentence tariff for the offence alleged. 'West Midlands Police have serious concerns for the promotion of the licensing objectives at this premises. 'The premises have been carrying out licensable activity when the incident occurred and the premises has been in breach of its operating conditions of its premises licence. 'In my opinion immediate steps are required that can best be achieved through the summary review procedures.' 1
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
The historic Anchor pub in Digbeth to reopen under new management
An award-winning 18th-century pub in Birmingham is to reopen just three months after it was Anchor in Digbeth closed in June due to "financial constraints", with dozens of customers "devastated" by the Peter Connolly, who runs nearby music venue Nortons Digbeth, said it was a "great honour" to take on the Grade II listed pub, which he will reopen in August."The Anchor is a hugely significant pub in terms of tradition and heritage. It's a must-visit for cask fans, having won CAMRA pub of the year three times," he said. He said he wanted to "restore the city gem to its original glory" by reviving its interior and exterior features, including the original bar Connolly plans to hold regular live music events and screen a range of sports at the pub, which dates back to of the pub Gerry Keane said that Mr Connolly shared his love for the building and looked forward to seeing the pub develop over the years. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Skip hire company fined for illegal Digbeth waste site
A skip hire company has been ordered to pay fines of £18,000 for operating a waste site without the necessary Skip Hire Limited of Trent Street, Digbeth, was also ordered to pay court costs of more than £28,000 after it was found guilty of two offences and admitted a Environment Agency, which brought the prosecution, said the company had been using land off Oxford Street in Birmingham to illegally store and process top of the fines, Birmingham Magistrates Court ordered the company to clear the site of waste by 7 October. The court, which heard the case on Monday was told the company had been operating the site without the necessary environmental permit and then failed to comply with a notice to provide waste transfer notes. The Environment Agency said it first visited the Oxford Street site in August 2023 and it found waste from construction and demolition, plus tyres, mattresses and visits were carried out in 2024 when the company failed to comply with a notice to remove the waste. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
07-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New home for music venue Birmingham Forum after closure
Promoters have found a new home for a music venue which was unexpectedly forced to Birmingham shut when the city's Corporation Square building, which served as base to the venue, was closed by landlords in Global Venues said the closure was "devastating", describing Forum as part of Birmingham's "rich musical legacy".The company has since secured the former Roller Jam site in Digbeth and confirmed it would reopen the venue as Forum Digbeth. The site would undergo phased renovations, Global Venues said, and have a capacity of 2,000 people, along with a "raw, warehouse-style aesthetic".The D&B Audoitechnik sound system from the former Forum Birmingham has also been installed at the site and was debuted during a preview show with Uncle Waffles on 31 Chauhan of Global Venues said he was "extremely excited" about the revival, adding of future shows that there was "world-class talent" in the company has yet to confirm when the full opening of Forum Digbeth will take place. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
