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Man dies after falling from upper levels in Selfridges
A man has died after falling from the top floor of Selfridges in Birmingham City Centre. The incident took place shortly after 7pm on Monday. West Midlands Police have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.
Arcadian Centre Chinese New Year Festival not going ahead
The Chinese New Year celebrations which are usually held at the Arcadian Centre will not take place this year. The decision to cancel the festival by organisers is due wanting to avoid the spread of the Omicron variant. However despite this, plans are still in place to celebrate the event across the city centre.
3 arrests after a pensioner dies in Bartley Green
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Hide AdThree arrests have been made following the death of a 71 year old man in Bartley Green. Two men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of murder after officers were called to the scene of a fight and found the pensioner in cardiac arrest.
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