Alison Brinkworth

Birmingham Live • 9th June 2024

Labour MP on trolls and death threats 'it gets to me when my kids don’t like it'

Birmingham politician Jess Phillips has opened up about the barrage of online abuse she's faced during nearly a decade in Parliament. The women's rights campaigner has mainly shrugged off death threats, two attacks at her constituency office and "vicious racism and sexism linked to grooming gangs", but admitted the effect on her children 'gets to her'.

Birmingham Live • 18th May 2024

'We turned £1,000 into £151m fashion empire and now we're on the Rich List'

A couple have turned £1,000 into a £151 million fashion empire with a string of celebrity fans.

Birmingham Live • 12th April 2024

Editor who downloaded sexual images of babies using 'Perv dad' name escapes jail

A Worcestershire newspaper editor who used the name 'Pervdad' to download sexual photographs and videos of children and babies aged as young as one has escaped jail.

Birmingham Live • 12th April 2024

Entrepreneur who saved money as Deliveroo worker in prestigious Forbes list

An Aston University graduate who created her own cocktail business has made it into a prestigious list of the top young high fliers in Europe. Entrepreneur Grace Ubawuchi has been named in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe Art and Culture list for 2024.

Birmingham Live • 4th April 2024

'I was in band inspiring This Town and spat at by racists until I did one thing'

The real life band inspiring much of BBC's This Town were constantly at the mercy of racists for launching Two-Tone music, The Specials' singer Neville Staple reveals how tough things were for the band.

Birmingham Live • 31st March 2024

100 years of Brum's most famous garage and Super Prix pit stop celebs loved

As Birmingham's most famous car dealership, Bristol Street Motors has 100 years of incredible memories.

Birmingham Live • 31st March 2024

Story of Birmingham's first Black police officer and his lasting legacy on crime

Birmingham's first Black police officer has left a lasting legacy despite a life tragically cut short at the age of just 49.

Birmingham Live • 17th March 2024

Village behind Superdry millionaire that's so charming 'no-one ever leaves'

Tracing Superdry and Bench millionaire James Holder's roots back to a tiny village on Birmingham outskirts

Birmingham Live • 17th March 2024

Enduring UB40 row as Ali and Robin speak out over family rift ever ending

The bitter row between UB40's Birmingham founding brothers Ali and Robin Campbell has been likened to the spat between Oasis' other rock star siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher.

Birmingham Live • 10th March 2024

Remarkable hidden life of Indian Maharajah who saved children during WW2

The incredible secret life of an Indian royal and Malvern College pupil saw him save countless refugee children in Palastine during World War Two.

Birmingham Live • 6th March 2024

Protestor in viral clash with Tory MP speaks out after suspension

A Birmingham protestor in a clash with Lee Anderson on a video that went viral has spoken out after the Tory MP's suspension.

Birmingham Live • 15th February 2024

City's loneliest areas ranked as cost of living crisis hits mental health

The 'loneliest' areas of Birmingham have been mapped in a warning by mental health campaigners. They fear loneliness has worsened with the cost of the living crisis.

Birmingham Live • 26th January 2024

Mum whose son was stabbed to death on what parents should say about knife crime

A Birmingham mum who has won awards for her anti-violence campaigning after her teenage son was stabbed to death is advising parents on how to tackle knife crime.

Birmingham Live • 21st January 2024

'Birmingham's biggest protest' live as thousands march near Bullring

Follow our live blog as thousands of protesters gathered for what was being dubbed as 'Birmingham's largest protest'.

Birmingham Live • 31st December 2023

I found quirky railway cafe with community spirit like no other

A charming village on Birmingham outskirts is so quaint that it looks like something from a model train set.

Birmingham Live • 22nd November 2023

I bought a fan heater on Amazon to cut my gas bill - now I can't live without it

Working from home as the cold weather sets in has brought an agonising dilemma with rising energy bills that isn't good for my marriage.

Birmingham Live • 19th November 2023

We quit rat race to open shop and now welcome Hollywood and TV stars

Giving up the day job to run a cosy book shop may be a pipe dream for many but two Birmingham women have made it a reality together.

Birmingham Live • 11th November 2023

Mum dies at 38 after cancer mistaken for 'covid jab side-effect' or STI

A mum died at just 37 after her cervical cancer was said to have been mistaken for a side-effect of a covid jab.

The Mirror • 19th September 2023

British mini-moto champion killed on road where he fell in love with girlfriend

A former British mini-moto champion was killed in a fatal motorbike crash on the very road where he and his girlfriend fell in love. Ryan Leigh Hastings, affectionately known as Titch from Kidderminster, was just 32 when he died in a collision on the A456 in Bewdley, Worcestershire. The popular motorcyclist was riding his cherished green Kawasaki Ninja motorbike, fondly named "Zoe", when tragedy struck on Monday, August 21 at approximately 4.35pm. A passionate racer since childhood, Ryan held

Style Birmingham • 28th June 2021

Demand Soars For Great British Menu Finalist Stuart Collins

Appearing on BBC2’s Great British Menu can be a gift for upcoming chefs. The latest Midlander to impress is Staffordshire-born Stuart Collins.