The Deeper Pain Behind Birmingham’s Crumbling Heritage Buildings Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham heritage decay austerity community buildings history neglect restoration poverty In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our … Read More
94-Year-Old Driver Charged Over Fatal Midlands Crash Sunday, April 19, 2026 elderly driver midlands crash dangerous charges road safety government eyesight dvla A 94-year-old driver has been charged following a serious collision in the West Midlands, which resulted in either a fatality or severe injury. This case marks the oldest individual charged with any crime in the region over … Read More
Midland Dad Resuscitated After Being 'Dead' for Four Minutes Post-Marathon Sunday, April 19, 2026 midland marathon resuscitation emergency medical survival marathonrunner cardiacarrest recovery family sport Richard Green, a 62-year-old father from Midland, experienced a harrowing moment after completing a marathon when he was declared medically dead for four minutes. Despite his critical condition, Green was conscious yet unable … Read More
Inside Mark Goldbridge's Unbelievable Journey from Midlands Detective to UK's Top Football Vlogger Sunday, April 19, 2026 goldbridge football vlogging manchesterunited youtube westmidlands detective socialmedia garyneville sportsmedia sport Mark Goldbridge embodies the modern football fanatic, transforming his love—and occasional fury—for the beautiful game into a lucrative career. Once an anti-fraud detective for West Midlands Police, Goldbridge has become one … Read More
Alum Rock Shop Under Fire for Selling WKD Blue to Underage Teen Sunday, April 19, 2026 alumrock birmingham alcohol underage licensing tradingstandards wkdblue compliance shopsafety enforcement A convenience store in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area has come under scrutiny after an undercover operation revealed it sold alcohol to an underage customer without checking ID. On January 2, trading standards officers … Read More
'See you soon' – Closed Midland Bar to Reopen Under New Ownership Sunday, April 19, 2026 tamworth snooker pool darts pub bar ownership hospitality staff reopening sport Tamworth’s popular sports venue, Tamworth Snooker, Pool and Darts, is set to reopen after its recent closure, thanks to a new owner stepping in with plans to revitalize the business. The bar, located in Tamworth town … Read More