Birmingham

The singer will play his own short set before the veteran heavy metal band play together for the first time in 20 years.

A total of six councils serving more than two million residents have been given permission to increase bills beyond the established threshold.

The party will prepare for the May 1 local and mayoral elections with a campaign launch rally at the Arena Birmingham.

Meshaq Berryman, 22, was found guilty of attempted murder and drugs offences after heroin, cocaine, a knife and a machete were found at his home.

Jason Savage, 35, filmed reconnaissance trips to the place of worship and a nearby bookstore and researched homemade firearms online.

The 14-year-old youth is accused of murder, possession of a bladed article and six unconnected assaults.

District Judge David Wain remanded the accused boy in custody to appear before a Crown Court judge on Tuesday.

He is also accused of six counts of assault and possession of bladed article.

Churches in both Hall Green and Yardley Wood, Birmingham, opened their doors to allow well-wishers to pray and light candles.

A 14-year-old boy will appear in court in Birmingham accused of killing Leo, who died in hospital after being stabbed in a country park.