West Midlands Railway Leads Passenger Satisfaction Despite Value Concerns Wednesday, March 4, 2026 westmidlands railway passengersatisfaction punctuality value transportfocus trainservices cleanliness safety publictransport sport Recent surveys reveal how passengers rate train services across the West Midlands, offering insights into punctuality, value for money, and overall satisfaction. The data, collected by the independent watchdog Transport Focus … Read More
Major Birmingham Train Station Walk Tarnished by Needles, Urine, and Litter – in Pictures Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham trainstation stmartinsqueensway tunnel needles litter urine cleanliness publicsafety commuters The walk through Birmingham’s St Martin’s Queensway tunnel, connecting the bustling New Street and Moor Street stations, has become a spot marred by distressing signs of neglect and antisocial behavior. Photographs … Read More
Coffee Chain Tim Hortons Fails Hygiene Inspection in Birmingham Tuesday, February 17, 2026 timhortons birmingham hygiene safety inspection foodstandards coffee cleanliness newstreet fail Tim Hortons, a well-known coffee chain, has come under scrutiny after its Birmingham New Street branch received a failing hygiene inspection. On December 16, the store was rated just one out of five in an assessment conducted … Read More
Rat Spotted Inside Birmingham City Council House Sparks Outrage Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham rat pestcontrol councilhouse infestation publichealth cleanliness museum workplace sanitation Last month, a rat was spotted scurrying inside Birmingham City Council House, causing concern among staff and visitors. An anonymous source expressed outrage to BirminghamLive, describing the sighting near the food storage … Read More
Mystery Litter-Picker Takes Birmingham Street Clean-Up Requests Amid Bin Strikes Saturday, January 17, 2026 litter cleanliness birmingham environmentalism community binstrikes urban activism sustainability volunteering A mysterious figure known only as ‘DailyRubbish’ has been making waves across Birmingham, responding to growing calls for street clean-ups amid ongoing bin strikes. Armed with a cart-on-wheels and a litter picker, … Read More
Birmingham B&M Store Receives Zero Hygiene Rating, Listed Among UK’s Worst Sunday, December 7, 2025 hygiene birmingham b&m inspection retail food safety ratings cleanliness compliance urgent A B&M store at The Fort shopping park near Erdington, Birmingham, has been handed a zero hygiene rating, signaling urgent need for improvement. The rating was awarded on October 27 following a thorough inspection by … Read More