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Friday, July 10, 2026 solihull pspo antisocial behaviour youth engagement council crime community safety

Councillors in Solihull have come together in a rare display of cross-party unity to consider the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behaviour in the town centre. The proposal … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 birminghamcity goalkeeper transfers budget loans preseason championship jamesbeadle chrisdavies football sport

Birmingham City is approaching its goalkeeping dilemma with caution, focusing on cost-effective solutions such as free transfers and loan deals to preserve budget for strengthening the attacking line. The Blues begin … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 battery walsall anesco heat safety energystorage greenbelt planning climatechange firerisk

Concerns have resurfaced over the planned Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Walsall’s green belt, as local campaigner Jenny Hulme highlights that extreme heat impacts have not been adequately addressed. Jenny Hulme, a … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham infestation foodsafety pestcontrol jkfoods fines hygiene regulations health contamination

JK Foods 24-7 Ltd, a Birmingham-based food retailer, along with its director Jamil Zamankhail, has been fined a total of £16,000 after pleading guilty to six charges related to food safety violations. The charges stemmed from … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 westmidlandsrailway delayrepay compensation traindelays passengerrights londonnorthwesternrailway railtravel customerservice freedomofinformation railcompensation

West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway have collectively paid out £1,048,338.40 in Delay Repay compensation to passengers during the period from February to May this year. This substantial payout highlights the … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 assault birmingham family violence court sentencing injury sibling remorse crime

A violent altercation unfolded in Birmingham when Carl Gloster, 58, assaulted his sister in the wake of a family dispute triggered by the news of their brother’s death. The incident, which left the victim with serious … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 ambulance hospitals nhs delays handover blackcountry urgentcare dudley wolverhampton sandwell

Ambulances in the Black Country are losing thousands of hours waiting to hand over patients at local hospitals, with delays increasing significantly over recent months. The Birmingham and Solihull and Black Country NHS Joint … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 ovo beyond digitalawards energytransition customerloyalty innovation sustainability electricity renewableenergy energysavings

OVO Energy has proudly announced that its Beyond team, the architects behind the company’s free loyalty programme, has been honored with the Digital Team of the Year award at the prestigious Digital Technology Leaders Awards. … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 oxygene wolverhampton nightclub licensing police safety under18s stabbing council security

A critical hearing to determine whether Oxygene nightclub in Wolverhampton city centre can retain its operating licence is scheduled to reconvene next week. The City of Wolverhampton Council is reviewing the licence following … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham students rubbish sellyoak university cleanup residents waste summer council

As thousands of students from the University of Birmingham depart for the summer break, the streets surrounding Selly Oak and Bournbrook have been left strewn with piles of rubbish. Overflowing wheelie bins and discarded … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 cancer atrt braintumour babies paediatrics cancerawareness fundraising chemotherapy rarediseases neurosurgery

Katie Charles, aunt of 11-week-old Freya Charles from Lichfield, shared a poignant account of her niece’s battle against a rare and aggressive brain tumour. What initially appeared to be flat head syndrome was soon diagnosed … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 westmidlands police misconduct arrest birmingham professionalism accountability discipline grossmisconduct integrity

PC Field, a West Midlands Police officer, was found to have attempted to wipe his phone after being arrested at a Birmingham police station. The incident led to an investigation into his conduct, revealing significant … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 heatwave schools closures midlands uk temperatures safety weather education health

As the UK faces its third intense heatwave of the year, numerous schools across the Midlands and beyond are closing early or shutting down completely to protect students and staff. Following an unprecedented June heatwave … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 murder hungary budapest crime investigation internetsearches assault murdertrial deportation missingperson

In a harrowing case that shocked Hungary and beyond, a Hungarian court has sentenced an Irish national to 14 years in prison for the murder of American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest in 2024. Mackenzie Michalski, a … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl harborne demolition development supermarket community quinton jobs consultation traffic

Lidl has fast-tracked its plans to demolish the former Harborne Day Care Centre, following a proposal submitted earlier this year. The site, previously owned by Birmingham City Council, was closed and sold off last year, … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl birmingham hallgreen supermarket development planning demolition jobs landscaping breeam

Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new Lidl supermarket to replace the 29-year-old Wickes DIY store on Stratford Road in Hall Green. The proposed development includes demolishing the existing store to make way … Read More

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Hello, Zoe here, parenting editor at BirminghamLive and Brummie Mummies. With the school holidays approaching and budgets tightening, I’ve rounded up some fantastic free and low-cost activities to enjoy with your kids in … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 astonvilla modoucisse lask austrianbundesliga unaiemery footballdevelopment centreback preseason loanspell youngtalent sport

Modou Keba Cisse is gearing up for a major opportunity to impress Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during this summer’s pre-season, following a standout campaign in Austria. The young defender played a vital role in LASK’s … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 ms cheese recall listeria fsa foodsafety trufflegouda healthwarning bacteria contamination

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued an urgent recall of its popular Truffle Gouda cheese amid concerns over contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. The Food Standards … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 england worldcup bankholiday starmer football tuchel labour fa london victory sport

England will receive an extra bank holiday if the men’s national football team wins the World Cup, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm. According to reports, the outgoing Labour Prime Minister is prepared to … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 childcare benefits labour welfare education poverty policy government families economy

Labour is facing criticism over its bold plan to provide 30 hours of free childcare each week to all families receiving benefits. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for extending government-funded childcare … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 veterinary prescriptions petcare regulation reform england costs transparency competition market

Dog and cat owners in England are set to benefit from a new £21 cap on prescription fees as part of an extensive overhaul of the veterinary sector. This change aims to make pet healthcare more affordable and transparent. The … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 birmingham drugtrafficking cocaine prisonrecall familyimpact crime sentencing classadrugs policeraid rehabilitation

Chad Lee, a 36-year-old father from Birmingham, is set to miss crucial moments in his baby daughter’s early years after being recalled to prison. Lee was discovered storing £24,600 worth of cocaine at a Midland storage … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 pip dwp timmsreview disability welfarereform benefits workincentives socialsecurity labour conservative

A landmark government report has revealed that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is fundamentally “not fit for purpose” and demands comprehensive changes. The Timms Review, spearheaded by Labour … Read More