Peaky Blinders has been referenced in the prospective takeover of Birmingham City Football Club.American financier Tom Wagner has agreed to buy a 45.64 per cent stake in Championship side.
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Chelmsley Wood dad and grandad tragically died in his sleep aged just 50 - just as he planned to move to Wales to start a new life. Lifelong Blues fan and much-loved "family joker" Derek 'Dek' Baum died from a blood clot in his sleep on April 4, and leaves behind a devastated family and community. It is the third tragedy to rock Dek's family, who lost Dek's mum Shirley just before Christmas and their uncle in March.
He was also known as the man with "nine lives" after surviving a pub stabbing and being hit by a van on his bike in two separate incidents. And in a cruel and tragic twist, Dek was discovered on the day of his uncle's funeral, leaving his loved ones completely bereft. Dek's sister Michelle Fieldhouse told BirminghamLive: "Dek suffered with back pains as he got run over a good few years ago, a van went into him when he was on his bike.
Prior to that he got stabbed in the local pub, he was very lucky with that, we always said he had nine lives. READ MORE: Solihull woman, 33, dies after sudden seizure turned out to be fatal brain tumour - and friends finish off bucket list" [Losing him] just came out of nowhere, the coroner said Dek died of natural causes, a blood clot in his lung, and it just happened while he was asleep, there was no warning, no illness before. "Birmingham City FC are paying tribute to Dek at this Saturday's match at St Andrew's against Blackpool.
And the family are raising funds to help with funeral costs "to give Dek the send off he deserves. "Dek had two sons, Alex (23) and Lewis (17) and was step-dad to five children. His first grandchild was born last year, and he was one of four siblings, brother to Michelle, Glyn and Ade.
Peaky Blinders has been referenced in the prospective takeover of Birmingham City Football Club.American financier Tom Wagner has agreed to buy a 45.64 per cent stake in Championship side.
Since its launch in 1976, The Prince’s Trust charity has helped more than a million young people from disadvantaged communities gain essential life skills and job opportunities. To celebrate the work being done by the charity, OK! spoke to three woman with inspiring stories who owe their business success to King Charles. In the second part of our series, Naomi Spencer, 36, from Birmingham, explains how she started her Candy Bubbles business with the help of The Prince’s Trust in 2009 and has so far met "funny" Charles six times in the process.
Gerry Cinnamon has announced a new live album, recorded at his sold-out homecoming shows in Glasgow’s Hampden Park Stadium. Check out a teaser below‘The Live Album: Live At Hampden Park’ is due to be released on July 14, and shows the Scottish singer-songwriter wrapping up his summer 2022 tour with two sold-out performances in his hometown.Available in a double LP and CD format, the footage is comprised of his two back-to-back shows at Scotland’s national football stadium on July 16 and 17 — where he made history as the first independent act and the first Scot to sell out multiple nights at the venue.
Manchester City player Jack Grealish donated £5,000 to help with funeral costs after an Aston Villa supporter was tragically found dead on Saturday.
After much fan disappointment, Kelly Reilly is speaking out regarding the lack of “Yellowstone” cast attendance at Paleyfest.
What really happened. Kelly Reilly revealed why she missed Yellowstone‘s PaleyFest panel after speculation about drama behind the scenes.
The main cast of Yellowstone was notably missing from the PaleyFest and star Kelly Reilly is clearing things up.
Rylan Clark entertained fans as he shared his traumatic experience trying to get to Liverpool where he is covering the Eurovision Song Contest next week for BBC Radio Two. The 34-year-old broadcaster, who is one of the presenters providing insight and commentary for the station, had a far from easy journey afer revealing that he had packed 20 cases to take with him.
Post Malone has shared in a new post on Instagram that he isn’t on drugs, addressing concerns online regarding his weight loss and “I’d suppose, performance on stage”.Earlier today (April 28), the singer-rapper wrote on Instagram: “I wanted to say that I’m not doing drugs, I’ve had a lot of people ask me about my weight loss and I’d suppose, performance on stage. I’m having a lot of fun performing, and have never felt healthier.
ITV studio kitchen as they whipped up some tasty lamb koftas. Dave looked well as he flaunted his signature beard and moustache, alongside a head of hair - which is starting to slowly grow back following his chemotherapy. Dave first announced he had been diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and was undergoing treatment, Birmingham Live reports.
Sam Smith has revealed that their concert in Birmingham has been rescheduled to May 27.The ‘Unholy’ singer took to Instagram to announce the news, writing on Monday (April 24) that the Birmingham concert – originally scheduled to take place today (April 25) – is being pushed to May 27. The statement was also shared by the Resorts World Arena and can be seen in full below.Sam Smith’s show tomorrow at Resorts World Arena has sadly had to be rescheduled.We advise customers to direct further enquiries to their original point of purchase.
Paramore fan proposed to their partner during the band’s headline gig in Birmingham last night (April 22), using a bunch of Paramore song titles.Paramore are currently touring the UK in support of ‘This Is Why’ and last night, headlined Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. During the concert, a fan was given a microphone and proposed to their partner.“You’re the only exception,” started the proposal. “All I wanted was you.
The Covid-19 pandemic wasn't kind to anyone, flipping lives upside down and forcing people into isolation. During the pandemic, grandad John Fairley found his mental health dipping, piling on the weight he'd lost in the last decade after gorging on biscuits before sitting on video calls for work.
Alison Hammond has shared how she feared having to do a 'walk of shame' after she was initially turned away from a planned meeting with the Prince and Princess of Wales. The This Morning host left her fans and followers in a state of shock as she shared her latest selfie on Instagram - with the royal couple.
Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William looked very much in love and happy to be together during a visit to Birmingham, England on Thursday (April 20).
Alison Hammond has landed herself another huge TV gig as she's set to appear on new Sky quiz show On Demand. The 48 year old star, who rubbed shoulders with Royalty as Kate Middleton and Prince William visited Birmingham on Thursday, will be a team captain on the TV show alongside comedian Josh Widdecombe. The programme, hosted by Rob Beckett, is based on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and will see celebrities compete against each other to see who knows the most about television.
The Prince and Princess of Wales enjoyed a fun-filled day in Birmingham on Thursday, as they played darts and tried their hands at making Indian street food. Kate, 41, and Prince William, 40, visited the city in the Midlands to celebrate its diverse culture by meeting future leaders in the arts and creative industries on 20 April. This Morning host Alison Hammond, who hails from Birmingham, excitedly met the Royal couple as they attended an event at The Rectory - a dynamic venue overlooking the city’s historic Jewellery Quarter.
Alison Hammond couldn't hide her excitement as she came face to face with Royalty on Thursday afternoon at an event in Birmingham. The This Morning host, 48, beamed as she rubbed shoulders with the Prince and Princess of Wales at The Rectory in her hometown on 20 April.
BBC documentary Abused by My Girlfriend. Brave Alex has spoken out over a sickening three-year catalogue of abuse. The 22-year-old was attacked with a bread knife and hammer by Worth.
Alison Hammond has announced that she will starring in a Christmas panto later this year.The This Morning presenter, 48, took to her Instagram on Wednesday to announce the news that she will be starring in a panto in Birmingham this festive season. She will be performing alongside Matt Slack, Doreen Tipton and Andrew Ryan in the Birmingham Hippodrome production of Jack and the Beanstalk which will open on 16 December and run until 28 January.