As 2022 comes to an end, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories from each month this year
As the year draws to a close, we’ve decided to take a look back at the biggest stories of 2022.
A number of huge events took place in Birmingham in 2022.
We’ve seen A-list celebrities stay in the city, major breaking news stories and of course the Commonwealth Games.
It’s been another eventful and busy year in Birmingham and we’re proud to have covered some of the biggest stories in and around the city.
So let’s take a look back at Birmingham World’s biggest stories this year.
Here are the key stories from every month in 2022.
We’ve seen A-list celebrities stay in the city, major breaking news stories and of course the Commonwealth Games.
9. September: Plans for Orelle restaurant
Plans were announced in September for a new luxurious dining restaurant in one of Birmingham’s best locations. Orelle opened its doors at 103 Colmore, which sits as the tallest building in Birmingham
10. October: Aston Villa sack Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard was sacked as Aston Villa’s head coach after a torrid start to the new Premier League campaign.
The former Rangers boss was relieved of his duties at the West Midlands club just hours after his side’s 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted Fulham at Craven Cottage. Villa had won just two games out of 11 all season under Gerrard. He was of course replaced by Unai Emery and the Spaniard has had an impressive start to life as Villa boss
11. November: Lewis Capaldi’s Mr Egg T-shirt
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi won a legion of Brummie fans after wearing Mr Egg T-shirt at the Free Radio Hits Live concert at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham in November.
The chart topper delighted the local crowd when he came on stage wearing the tribute to the legendary city centre café. The fast food restaurant has become a bit of an institution in Birmingham due to its name over the years, and the eatery is sill going strong today.
12. December: Babbs Mill Lake tragedy
The tragedy at Babbs Mill Lake has shocked the West Midlands and the rest of the country. Four young boys, aged 8, 10, 11 and 6 all died after falling into the freezing lake. Finlay Butler, age eight, and his brother Sam Butler, six, along with their 11-year-old cousin Thomas Stewart, are understood to have gone to feed ducks at Babbs Mill Lake when the ice gave way and they fell into the freezing water.
The fourth victim has been named as Jack Johnson. The 10-year-old has been hailed a “hero” after he rushed onto the ice to help the three boys and fell into the lake. Finlay, Thomas and Jack all died on Sunday, 11 December in hospital but Sam fought for his life in intensive care before he lost his battle on Thursday, 15 December. Photo: Richard Vernalls
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