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Tesco security guard investigated following brawl at Aston superstore

A security guard is being investigated following a mass brawl in Aston’s Tesco superstore. Mobile phone footage shows the worker swinging at one of the suspects during the altercation. A police spokeswoman said they are investigating reports of an assault.

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Cladding campaigners say government move hasn’t gone far enough

Campaigners have expressed frustration that the government’s move to get the building industry to pay for the replacement of unsafe cladding doesn’t go far enough. Michael Gove stated that the government will take every step necessary to ensure the building industry fixes the problem, and that financial restrictions for leaseholders would be eased.

The Electric Cinema, BirminghamThe Electric Cinema, Birmingham
The Electric Cinema, Birmingham

Electric Cinema announces reopening date

Birmingham’s Electric Cinema is set to reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The independent cinema will open its doors to the public on Friday 21st January, with the box office already being open.

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