Birmingham Planning Committee Rejects Student Flats Proposal at Historic Golden Eagle Site Monday, November 24, 2025 birmingham heritage studenthousing planning development goldeneagle regeneration architecture council citycentre Birmingham’s planning committee has declined permission for a 16-storey student accommodation building on the former site of the Golden Eagle pub, a once-iconic city centre music venue. The proposed development aimed to … Read More
New 30mph Speed Limits on 27 Birmingham Roads Poised to Trigger Surge in Fines Sunday, November 23, 2025 speeding birmingham roads safety speedlimits fines enforcement traffic council accidents Starting in the new year, over 25 major roads in Birmingham will see speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph, potentially leading to a surge in speeding fines for drivers. This change is aimed at improving road safety and … Read More
Kym Marsh Returns to the Stage in Birmingham for UK Tour of Single White Female Sunday, November 23, 2025 theatre kymmarsh singlewhitefemale tour birmingham psychologicalthriller uktour stage drama performance Kym Marsh is set to make a much-anticipated return to the stage in 2026 as she stars in the theatrical adaptation of the psychological thriller Single White Female. The 49-year-old former Coronation Street actress will take … Read More
Inside Birmingham City’s Stadium Reveal: Five Ways the Sports Quarter Project Could Transform the City Sunday, November 23, 2025 birmingham sportsquarter stadium powerhouse urbandevelopment transport culture economy regeneration football sport “Birmingham is a city that at times is under-appreciated,” said Blues chairman Tom Wagner at the unveiling event held at Digbeth Loc Studios. “Not anymore.” Speaking to an audience of political leaders, dignitaries, and … Read More
Birmingham Transplant Football Club: United by Survival, Driven by Passion Sunday, November 23, 2025 transplant football birmingham organdonation survival sports transplantation health community recovery sport In Birmingham, a football club stands apart—not for their trophies, but for their extraordinary story. Birmingham Transplant Football Club comprises 30 players who share a life-saving bond: each has undergone an organ or stem … Read More
100,000 Midlands Drivers Fined for Exceeding 30mph Speed Limit Saturday, November 22, 2025 speeding westmidlands fines roadsafety speedlimits traffic enforcement birmingham motorists speedcameras motoring Nearly 100,000 drivers in the West Midlands have received fines this year for speeding on residential roads with 30mph limits, highlighting the prevalence of speeding in the area. Data obtained by BirminghamLive under freedom … Read More