A Glimpse of Birmingham in 1956 Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham 1956 westmidlands history photography urban transformation architecture postwar heritage The year 1956 captures a very different Birmingham from the bustling, modern city we know today. These vintage photographs offer a fascinating window into the streets, architecture, and daily life of the West Midlands over … Read More
The Birmingham Criminals Sentenced in 2025 for Inciting Racial Conflict Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Public Realm Upgrade to Begin Early Next Year Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham publicrealm citycentre urbanrenewal infrastructure pedestrian construction environment transport business Extensive public realm improvements are set to commence in Birmingham city centre early next year, marking the start of a two-year project aimed at enhancing the urban environment for residents, visitors, and businesses … Read More
'I was on The Traitors - Here's What Claudia Winkleman Is Really Like' Thursday, January 1, 2026 traitors claudiawinkleman foziafazil realitytv gameshow host television contestants birmingham behindthescenes Fozia Fazil, a memorable contestant from Series Four of The Traitors, has come forward to share what it’s really like working with the show’s iconic host, Claudia Winkleman. Fozia, 51, from Birmingham, quickly made her mark … Read More
Proposal to Convert Family Home into Five-Bedroom HMO in Castle Vale Wednesday, December 31, 2025 hmo castlevale planning housing accommodation rental development regeneration birmingham community A planning application has been submitted to transform a four-bedroom semi-detached house on Morar Close, Castle Vale, into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This residential property, featuring front and … Read More
How the Birmingham Bins Strike Unfolded in 11 Key Moments – and What Lies Ahead Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham bins strike unite union recycling waste protests council politics This year, Birmingham has witnessed a dramatic and prolonged bins strike that turned neighborhoods into scenes of piled-up waste, sparked furious protests, and even featured a giant rat costume drawing national attention. The … Read More