When Birmingham Recycling Collections Could Resume Amid Bins Strike Agreement Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham recycling collections bins strike waste unite council elections reform Birmingham City Council leader Councillor John Cotton has announced promising progress toward ending the prolonged bins strike, which has brought recycling collections to a halt since February 2025. The strike, now stretching … Read More
Schoolboy, 15, Left with Bullet in Back After Being Mistakenly Shot in Birmingham Park Friday, May 1, 2026 shooting birmingham mistakenidentity assault firearm victim trauma sentencing crime youth A 15-year-old schoolboy, who should be focused on preparing for his GCSEs, continues to endure the physical and emotional pain after being shot in a case of mistaken identity at George Street Park, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. … Read More
Birmingham Grand Central Tortilla Restaurant Fails Hygiene Inspection Due to Mouse Droppings Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham hygiene pests tortilla restaurant inspection food safety mice droppings grandcentral A Birmingham city centre branch of the Tortilla Mexican Grill chain has failed a hygiene inspection due to evidence of pest activity, including mouse droppings found in multiple areas. The Grand Central Tortilla location … Read More
'Our Roads Are So Potholed My Children Have Stopped Riding Their Bikes' Friday, May 1, 2026 potholes transport traffic cycling dudley infrastructure publictransport greenparty roadmaintenance midlands sport Stephen Price, a prominent member of Dudley’s Green Party and candidate for the Norton ward in the upcoming local elections, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. He … Read More
The Fort Shopping Park Hosts Free Family Day with VE Day Celebrations Friday, May 1, 2026 veday family event free entertainment erdington facepainting birmingham community celebration The Fort Shopping Park is inviting everyone to a special free family day celebrating VE Day on Saturday, May 9th, from 1 to 4 pm. Located just off the M6 in Erdington, this event promises a delightful afternoon filled with … Read More
Birmingham Patient Removed from GP List Assaults Medical Secretary in Disturbing Incident Friday, May 1, 2026 assault mentalhealth birmingham gp deregistration abuse therapy harassment racism rehabilitation A Birmingham man, Shuaib Al-Azawe, who had been removed from a GP’s patient list due to previous aggressive behaviour, verbally abused and physically assaulted a medical secretary at Ejaz Medical Centre. The incident, … Read More