Birmingham headlines 24 January: Birmingham diving instructor found dead in Thailand
- last year
British diving instructor, Neil Gibin, from Birmingham was found dead in Thailand's Koh Tao, often referred to as 'Death Island'. He was discovered in a rented bungalow in the small paradise island last Wednesday. He is said to have died from natural causes.
A man was arrested after being caught in the act of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in the West Midlands - endangering the lives of the crew on board. The National Police Air Service said the culprit was now facing up to five years in jail for endangering an aircraft.
Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham City Centre is set to host a huge VR experience - with a robotic bartender called 'Toni' who can pour 80 drinks per hour. Sandbox VR creates an immersive experience where players feel like they are living inside a game or a movie.
A man was arrested after being caught in the act of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in the West Midlands - endangering the lives of the crew on board. The National Police Air Service said the culprit was now facing up to five years in jail for endangering an aircraft.
Grand Central shopping centre in Birmingham City Centre is set to host a huge VR experience - with a robotic bartender called 'Toni' who can pour 80 drinks per hour. Sandbox VR creates an immersive experience where players feel like they are living inside a game or a movie.