Solihull Shopkeeper Pleads Guilty to Sword Possession After Chasing Youth Amid Harassment Monday, May 11, 2026 solihull shopkeeper sword harassment possession youth court magistrates self-defense crime Daminda Heradh, a 49-year-old shopkeeper from Solihull, has pleaded guilty to possessing a sword in an incident where he chased a youth after allegedly facing persistent harassment. The case was heard at Birmingham … Read More
Innocent Birmingham Boy Shot in Mistaken Identity Attack Struggles to Walk Monday, May 11, 2026 shooting mistakenidentity birmingham youthviolence guncrime injury trauma law sentencing recovery A 15-year-old boy remains in pain and struggles to walk after being shot in the back in a mistaken identity shooting in Birmingham. The attack happened in George Street Park, Balsall Heath, shortly before 10 pm on August 2 … Read More
First Look at NEC Lakeside: Free Outdoor Cinema, Play Area, and Summer Fun Monday, May 11, 2026 nec lakeside outdoor family activities cinema summer children free events The NEC campus has unveiled its exciting new summer attraction, NEC Lakeside, offering families a refreshing outdoor space to enjoy free entertainment and activities. Officially opened on Saturday, May 9, the venue welcomed … Read More
Confusion Over Hygiene Failures at Johnny Depp-Visited Birmingham Restaurant Monday, May 11, 2026 varanasi birmingham hygiene restaurant inspection fsa johnnydepp foodsafety cleanliness rating Varanasi, a popular Indian restaurant in Birmingham once frequented by actor Johnny Depp, has faced renewed scrutiny after receiving a poor hygiene rating, less than a year following a council apology over rating errors. In … Read More
Birmingham Faces Job Losses of 12,500 Amid Iran War Economic Fallout Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham jobs unemployment manufacturing construction energy inflation economy iranwar regions Birmingham is projected to lose 12,500 jobs this year as a result of economic challenges stemming from the ongoing Iran War, according to a new report by the Item Club. Nationally, the UK could see up to 163,000 job losses, … Read More
Birmingham Doctor Struck Off for Sex with Patient and Drug Abuse Monday, May 11, 2026 doctor medicalmisconduct drugabuse patientsafety birmingham sexualmisconduct gmc gp erasure abortion A Birmingham doctor, Dr Eren Battaloglu, has been struck off the medical register following serious misconduct that included drug abuse and an improper relationship with a patient. Battaloglu, who worked at Soho Health Centre … Read More