Revealed: The Final Words of Michelle McCrossen, Union Activist Who Fought for Equal Pay in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 michellemccrossen equalpay unionactivism birmingham gmb payjustice discrimination cancerbattle tribunal legacy A banner emblazoned with a single powerful word—Justice—stood proudly alongside the smiling, defiant face of Michelle McCrossen. With her auburn hair and lion-hearted courage, Michelle was a fierce union activist and a … Read More
What Drivers Need to Know as 40mph Speed Limits Disappear in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 speedlimits road safety westmidlands birmingham traffic collisions transport regulations driving infrastructure The West Midlands is set to phase out all remaining 40mph speed limits on A and B roads, lowering them to 30mph as part of an ambitious regional road safety strategy. This change is a key element in the effort to reduce both … Read More
Cash-Strapped Birmingham City Council Raises £2.3M Through Rapid Christmas Property Sales Friday, December 12, 2025 birmingham property sale auction council nursery school development investment realestate Birmingham City Council, facing financial pressures, successfully raised £2.37 million through a series of swift property auctions held just before Christmas. The auction, conducted by Bond Wolfe on December 10, featured six … Read More
Birmingham Mum Flees City in Terror After Brother’s Threats Over the Phone Friday, December 12, 2025 birmingham threats family violence mentalhealth court restrainingorder abuse safety sentencing A Birmingham mum was forced to flee her home and leave the city in fear after receiving terrifying death threats from her own brother over the phone. Kevin Bennett, 43, became enraged during a call on August 12th this year, … Read More
Anger Erupts Over Threat to Stage Bin Strike Protests Outside Councillors' Homes Friday, December 12, 2025 binstrike protest intimidation councillors birmingham negotiation unite localpolitics yakoob afsar Two controversial local figures have sparked outrage after threatening to hold protests outside the homes and workplaces of city councillors amid a year-long bin workers’ strike. Solicitor Akhmed Yakoob and his associate … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Face Fines for Exceeding New 30mph Limits Friday, December 12, 2025 birmingham speedlimits fines roadsafety traffic drivers enforcement cameras police speeding Drivers in Birmingham are being urged to take note of newly reduced speed limits on several key roads throughout the city. The speed limit on many of the busiest routes has been lowered to 30mph as part of a city-wide road … Read More