Local News

• Canadian visitor amazed by Birmingham feature he's never seen before

  TikToker Matt Griffen has been living in the UK for several years and has been exploring major cities across the country

• Big-name American restaurant brand Chuck E. Cheese to open first Birmingham outlet at Star City

  A well-known American fast food and children's entertainment brand is headed to Birmingham with planning permission being sought at a major leisure venue

• I visited a West Midlands park with a unique Hollywood history

  Black Patch Park in Smethwick will forever be aligned to Charlie Chaplin

• Inside £2 million Birmingham fake clothing scam – how couple duped brands out of millions from home

  A Birmingham couple turned their home into a fake clothing factory churning out branded t-shirts, selling them online and posting them to unsuspecting customers

• Reason why flags have been taken down at prominent Birmingham roundabout

  Flags at a busy Birmingham roundabout were noticeable by their absence - but the group behind them explained the move and when they will return

• Birmingham bus fare dodgers face big charge rise if caught on National Express West Midlands services

  The region's biggest bus firm has announced a hike in penalty charges for anyone caught travelling without a valid ticket

• Birmingham and Walsall men charged in connection with ‘China line’ drug dealing operation

  An investigation into the 'China line' said to be supplying drugs into Walsall has led to charges for four men

• Birmingham drivers urged to fill up on petrol and diesel before 5pm tomorrow

  A crucial energy bill update has also been released

CITY

• Poignant Tom Wagner nod with Knighthead in town for Birmingham City reset

  Birmingham City talking points after the 2-0 victory over Wrexham on Sunday

• Chris Davies makes point about Carlos Vicente and Birmingham City's new attack

  Carlos Vicente starred in Birmingham City's 2-0 victory over Wrexham on Sunday

• Chris Davies dropped Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch over 'internal matter'

  Marvin Ducksch was absent as Birmingham City defeated Wrexham 2-0 on Sunday afternoon

• Birmingham City player ratings vs Wrexham: Carlos Vicente electric in emphatic win

  Birmingham City defeated Wrexham 2-0 courtesy of goals from Carlos Vicente and Christoph Klarer

VILLA

• Former Aston Villa star John Terry reportedly set to buy club in £14m takeover deal

  Former Aston Villa player and coach John Terry is reportedly set to be unveiled as part of a consortium plotting a £14million takeover at League Two side Colchester United

• Aston Villa analysis: Champions League task becomes clear as double transfer success praised

  BirminghamLive brings you the talking points from Aston Villa's draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground

• Unai Emery responds to Morgan Rogers transfer question and rejects Aston Villa theory

  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was asked about the growing speculation around Morgan Rogers after the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest

• Why Emi Martinez pulled out of Aston Villa squad as Unai Emery confirms blow

  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has explained why his goalkeeper Emi Martinez pulled out of the starting I to face Nottingham Forest