A Birmingham man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being caught on camera dragging his girlfriend by her hair and grabbing her throat outside The Swan pub in Rubery. The disturbing incident took place on …
A treasured Birmingham bakery, The Bread Collection, is poised to return to the city centre after being forced to close its Great Western Arcade location earlier this year. Since 2012, The Bread Collection delighted locals …
In 1966, the same year England won the World Cup, George Christodoulou opened his first salon in Birmingham city centre. Having moved from Cyprus at 16, George worked tirelessly to establish his place in the community, …
Hello, friends! Kirsty here, bringing you the latest from Birmingham’s vibrant food and drink scene — even as I’m still nursing a bit of a grudge following the 2026 World Cup disappointments. To lift my spirits, I took a …
With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring through multiple heatwaves, households across England are being urged to rethink how they dispose of common barbecue items. Under the Labour Party government’s new Simpler …
The government has proposed a new rule that would require employers in England to disclose salary information in all job advertisements. This initiative aims to combat pay discrimination and promote transparency during the …
Shabana Mahmood, the Birmingham MP, has garnered attention following reports suggesting she could be appointed Chancellor as early as Monday. Her endorsement of a 50% income tax rate, previously expressed in Parliament, has …
Solihull Borough Council has approved the second phase of a transformative 1,600-home redevelopment project at Holbeche Place, the site formerly known as Mell Square. This latest phase includes the construction of 228 …
A well-known curry house in Walsall is set to close after its licence was revoked due to the employment of an illegal worker. Last year, the Home Office visited Dera on Caldmore Road and discovered a Pakistani national …
Recent changes to UK passport regulations have left UK citizens, especially dual nationals, stranded abroad, highlighting significant challenges for travellers. A 15-year-old girl, holding both British and Italian …
Starting in October 2026, all newborns in England will be routinely screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare but serious muscle-wasting disease. This screening program is set to begin three months earlier than …
Jude Bellingham, the 23-year-old midfielder from Stourbridge, has touched the hearts of England fans by sharing a deeply moving handwritten letter following the team’s narrow loss in the World Cup semi-final against …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that over £600,000 in benefits meant for unemployed individuals, disabled people, and pensioners was stolen by its own employees and contractors during 2025-26. Although …
England is dotted with countless charming villages, each bursting with unique character and rich history. As an avid explorer of the UK, I’ve wandered through the Cotswolds, Rye, North Wales, and many other celebrated spots. …
Birmingham City are set to make a significant profit from the imminent departure of Kai Wagner back to Philadelphia Union. The Blues secured the German full-back for around £2 million during the January transfer window, but …