Violent Disorder Outside Birmingham Club Leads to Police Assault and Temporary Closure Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham violence police licensing disorder nightclub johnbrightstreet westmidlands investigation closure A major disturbance erupted outside the King of Clubs in Birmingham city centre when more than 100 individuals armed themselves with glass bottles and other items, hurling them at police officers. The incident occurred on … Read More
Nine Birmingham Areas Among England’s Top 20 Poorest for Child Poverty Monday, June 8, 2026 childpoverty birmingham deprivation costofliving heartlands alumrock families foodinsecurity education government Newly released figures have laid bare the devastating extent of child poverty in Birmingham, with nine of its areas ranking among the top 20 worst in England. This troubling data reveals that Birmingham alone accounts for … Read More
Birmingham Takeaway Fined After Customer Food Poisoning Incident Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham takeaway foodpoisoning hygiene foodafety al-shazan legal inspection fines health A Birmingham takeaway owner has been fined after a customer was hospitalized with food poisoning allegedly linked to a burger purchased from the shop. Zulfiqar Ali, director of Al-Shazan Ltd located on Stratford Road, pleaded … Read More
Birmingham Pubs Urge Government to Cut VAT Rates Amid Financial Struggles Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham vat hospitality pubs taxation economy business hospitalityindustry government costs Pubs across Birmingham are sounding the alarm, urging the government to reduce VAT rates which they say are “cutting the oxygen off” businesses struggling to survive. Currently, all food and drink sold in pubs is … Read More
'Mortified' Single Mum Faces Job Loss After Drink-Driving Crash in Birmingham Monday, June 8, 2026 drinkdriving birmingham accident alcesterroad droitwichspa drivingban hgv singlemum legal crash Helen Dickens, a 43-year-old single mother from Droitwich Spa, is facing serious consequences after a drink-driving incident last November. Driving along Alcester Road in Birmingham, Dickens collided with a heavy goods … Read More
Solihull Planning Dispute: Home Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Objections Monday, June 8, 2026 solihull planning extension housing neighbours council millisonswood dispute approval development Solihull Council’s planning committee has unanimously granted approval for a single-storey rear extension to a property on Bonneville Close in Millisons Wood, despite objections from a neighbouring resident. The … Read More