‘Birmingham’s Mamdani’ Sees Independent Surge as a Lifeline for ‘Forgotten’ Ward End Residents Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham wardend councillor independent elections politics community representation labour coalition Harris Khaliq, newly elected councillor for Birmingham’s Ward End, believes the recent surge of independent candidates signals a fresh start for many of the city’s “forgotten” communities. Khaliq, who ran a grassroots … Read More
Pair Deny Dumping Wooden Boards and Altering Van Number Plates in Birmingham Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham dumping fraud magistrates legal charges vehicle numberplate trial offense Two residents of Beechmount Drive, Birmingham—59-year-old Elrashid Elaagib and 41-year-old Samar Abdelsalam—have denied charges relating to illegal dumping and vehicle number plate tampering. The pair appeared before … Read More
Midland Woman Shares Harrowing Experience of Rape by Asylum Seeker Tuesday, May 12, 2026 rape assault trauma asylum victim mentalhealth conviction wednesbury sexualviolence support After a night out at a Wetherspoon’s pub, a 24-year-old woman entered a shop in Wednesbury, a market town in the Black Country, hoping to use the toilet. Instead, she was subjected to a brutal attack by Wahidullah Hotak, an … Read More
Hidden Gem Under Digbeth Arches: Griffins Gaming Draws Overnight Queues and Builds Community Tuesday, May 12, 2026 griffinsgaming digbeth tradingcards pokemon community gaming collectibles neurodiversity tournaments familybusiness Nestled beneath the railway arches behind the O2 Institute in Digbeth, Griffins Gaming has become a local hotspot for trading card enthusiasts and gamers alike. Since opening in July 2023, this family-run shop tucked away on … Read More
Birmingham Community Rally to Secure Co-operative Development Amid Financial Challenge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community development affordable greensquareaccord funding pershoreroad A promising community-led housing and retail project in Birmingham is approaching a pivotal moment, with local residents and businesses striving to secure ownership of a block of flats and shops designed for cooperative … Read More
Crumb and Play: A Unique Dutch Barn Soft Play Café and Garden Near Birmingham Tuesday, May 12, 2026 softplay family sustainability woodland dutchbarn playcafe lichfield ecofriendly childrensplay community When most of us think of soft play centres, images of bright plastic structures, harsh fluorescent lights, and uninspired snacks often come to mind. That’s what makes Crumb and Play such a refreshing change. Nestled inside a … Read More