Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham food drink restaurants michelin pubs worldcup closures competition recommendations

Hello Food Club friends! It’s Kirsty Bosley here, your go-to guide for all things delicious in Birmingham — and yes, I’m kicking off with a little World Cup enthusiasm. As football fever grips the city, I’m keeping an eye on … Read More

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced significant changes to the taxation of pensions when a person dies after reaching age 75. Effective from 6 April 2027, the majority of unused pension funds and pension death … Read More

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The highly anticipated Arden Cross development, heralded as a “once in a generation” project, has confirmed its official delivery date. Situated just over a mile east of Birmingham Airport, this £3.2 billion … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham cannabis possession fine law police crime justice court drug

Arraz Mzori was fined £100 and ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge along with £85 in prosecution costs at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. The penalties followed his admission to possessing cannabis after police officers were …

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Birmingham City is one week into its search for a new Director of Football following the departure of Craig Gardner, but recruitment efforts have been quietly ongoing since the end of last season. Gardner, 39, stepped down … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham theft eviction aldi crime convictions hmo offender rehabilitation tenancy

Darren Shale, a 52-year-old resident of Middleton Hall Road in Birmingham, has a notorious history with the law, holding 43 convictions across 83 offences. Despite this extensive record, Shale had managed to stay clear of any … Read More