Birmingham Faces Freezing Temperatures Between -1°C and 0°C in Late November Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham arctic freeze temperatures scotland metoffice freezingrain coldsnap weatherforecast uk An intense Arctic blast is sweeping across the UK, driving temperatures down to near freezing—and Birmingham will not be spared. Weather forecasts predict temps hovering between -1°C and 0°C in Birmingham during the final … Read More
Major Police Update Following Two Violent Assaults on Women in Birmingham Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham assault police arrest investigation violence crime westmidlands safety community A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two separate violent assaults on women in Birmingham. The first incident occurred on October 26 at approximately 5:15 pm on Moseley Road, where a woman was kicked in the … Read More
Fallout Clothing Opens New Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Birmingham City Centre Wednesday, November 12, 2025 fallout birmingham martineauplace oasismarket bandmerch music alternative retail community livemusic Following the March closure of the iconic Oasis Market, Fallout Clothing, a well-loved Birmingham seller of official band T-shirts, patches, and music merchandise, is set to open its first standalone store in the city centre. … Read More
Birmingham School Project Approved to Tackle Damp and Flooding Issues Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham education school infrastructure repairs flooding damp structural renovation safety A £747,000 project to address serious structural concerns at Story Wood Primary School in Kingstanding, Birmingham, has been officially approved. The decision comes in response to issues including flooding, mould, and … Read More
Birmingham Labour ‘Loses Grip on Power’ Amid Resignations and Strike Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham labour council strike unite resignations politicalcrisis finance bins localgovernment Birmingham Labour’s hold on power is under serious threat after a series of resignations, defections, and absences led to a dramatic vote loss at the city council’s recent full meeting. The turmoil stems largely from ongoing … Read More
Charity Representatives Highlight Mental Health Impact of Being Ignored on City Streets Wednesday, November 12, 2025 mentalhealth homelessness bigissue socialisolation birmingham vendors charity wellbeing interaction poverty Big Issue vendors in Birmingham and other UK cities are experiencing a troubling rise in social isolation, according to new research. A survey of more than 2,500 people revealed that two in five reported having no meaningful … Read More