Violent Spree in Birmingham: Shooting and Stabbings Leave Two Teens Fighting for Life Saturday, July 4, 2026 birmingham violence shooting stabbing teens alumrock bartleygreen oldbury crime injuries Birmingham and the Black Country experienced a harrowing day of violence this week, marked by a series of serious incidents leaving two teenagers critically injured. On Wednesday, July 1, a 16-year-old boy was shot on a … Read More
Alum Rock Shooting: Teenager Sustains Potentially Life-Threatening Injuries Thursday, July 2, 2026 alumrock shooting teenager injuries emergency investigation councillors socialmedia violence community A teenager has been critically injured in a shooting incident in Alum Rock, leaving the community shaken and concerned. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the young victim was found with potentially … 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’s Stratford Road Emerges as New Parking Fine Hotspot with Nearly 8,000 Penalties Issued in 2026 Sunday, June 7, 2026 stratfordroad birmingham parkingfines trafficwardens sparkhill sparkbrook alumrock penaltynotices parkingviolations a34 Stratford Road in Birmingham has become the city’s leading hotspot for parking fines, with nearly 8,000 tickets issued in just the first five months of 2026. Exclusive data obtained by BirminghamLive reveals that traffic … Read More
Birmingham City Council Secures Over £150,000 from Swift Land Sales Saturday, May 23, 2026 birmingham land auction council property realestate sales suttoncoldfield sheldon alumrock Birmingham City Council has successfully raised over £150,000 through the rapid auction of land parcels in Sutton Coldfield, Sheldon, and Alum Rock. The recent sales, conducted by Bond Wolfe auctioneers, brought in a total of … Read More
Birmingham Food Court Responds to Criticism Over Planning Permission Dispute Saturday, May 16, 2026 birmingham alumrock foodcourt planning protests community localbusiness regulations dispute council The Rock Park food court in Alum Rock, Birmingham, has publicly responded to growing protests and criticism concerning its planning permission status. Local residents and community groups have raised concerns about the … Read More