Birmingham

Saturday, July 25, 2026 birmingham highstreet martineauplace development urbanplanning redevelopment towers shopping gardens regeneration

Birmingham’s High Street is on the brink of a dramatic transformation, with ambitious plans proposing the demolition of Martineau Place alongside the shops and buildings at the street’s end. The redevelopment aims to breathe … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 birmingham kids freemeals discounts summer holidays familydining deals savings restaurants

As summer holidays kick off, parents across Birmingham are facing the challenge of managing rising expenses. Fortunately, this summer offers plenty of opportunities for kids to eat out for free or at a discounted price, … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 youth birmingham unemployment homelessness support employment charity apprenticeships benefits stigma

A Birmingham-based charity dedicated to assisting young people has revealed the changing landscape of youth unemployment, highlighting a strong desire among young individuals to work rather than rely on benefits. Tamzin … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 cadburys birmingham chocolate drama middleport pottery history filming family streaming

Filming is underway for The Cadburys, a gripping new period drama centered on Birmingham’s famous chocolate family, with production taking place in the heart of the Midlands. The show’s crew has been working at Middleport … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 ofsted safeguarding education school attendance leadership birmingham independent governance inspection

Ofsted has raised serious concerns over Jamia Islamia, an independent secondary school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, highlighting critical failures in pupil safety, attendance, behaviour, and leadership. The school received … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 birmingham council bankruptcy community sale assets recovery finance property local

Birmingham City Council has stepped up its asset disposal programme, recently announcing the sale of a community centre as part of its broader financial recovery efforts. Since declaring itself effectively bankrupt in … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 uber assault racism sentencing birmingham mcdonalds drugs court hatecrime driver

Omari Thomas, a 19-year-old from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to three weeks in jail following an incident involving his Uber driver. During a journey to McDonald’s, Thomas became abusive, calling the driver a … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 graduation birmingham universities ticketprices expenses family ceremonies costs students guests

Watching a loved one graduate is a cherished milestone, but in Birmingham, attending these ceremonies is becoming increasingly costly. While families have already invested thousands in tuition, accommodation, and living … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 2026 birmingham jet2 larochelle france summer2027 flights travel airport tourism holidays

Birmingham Airport has announced an exciting addition to its summer 2027 route lineup: direct flights to La Rochelle, France, operated by Jet2. Starting from 22nd May until 25th September, travellers can enjoy weekly Saturday … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 fraud birmingham conviction bankcard overdose spending crime deception legal investigation

Garfield Wilson, a Birmingham resident, has been convicted on five counts of fraud by false representation. The charges stem from his use of a deceased man’s bank card to fund a spending spree. The victim had died of a drug …

Friday, July 24, 2026 birmingham housing socialhousing exemptaccommodation andyburnham citycouncil affordablehousing housingcrisis regulation localgovernment

Roger Harmer and Julien Pritchard, the newly appointed leader and deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, have highlighted two critical measures they believe are essential to tackling the city’s ongoing housing … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 birmingham food drink sweets bakery ambala bars martineauplace cocktails redevelopment

Hello Food Club friends, Kirsty Bosley here with your weekly scoop on Birmingham’s food and drink buzz. How are you all doing? This week, I embarked on a sweet adventure in Small Heath, hunting down the city’s best Asian … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 suttoncoldfield greenbelt birmingham localplan housing conservation environment development community planning

Birmingham City Council has announced the removal of Sutton Coldfield Green Belt land from its proposed housing and industrial development plans, responding directly to widespread community opposition. Last December, the … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 birmingham refugees asylumseekers cityofsanctuary diversity politics community compassion housing multiculturalism

Refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have voiced deep concerns about the city’s future in light of what they see as shifting attitudes and increasingly divisive politics. The unease comes after Birmingham Reform … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 assault football banning discrimination stewards court birmingham violence sentencing racism sport

Ismail Musa, a 33-year-old man from Telford, has been sentenced after assaulting and spitting on stewards during a Birmingham City Women’s football match. The incident occurred on April 6 at St Andrew’s stadium during the … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 fraud driving test impersonation dvsa language birmingham court penalties licence

A Birmingham father-of-three, Charanjit Singh, was convicted for fraudulent driving test attempts after having a friend take his theory tests on his behalf. Singh, a labourer from Mary Road, Handsworth, struggled with limited … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime longbridge aston smallheath community safety police

Recent analysis of West Midlands Police data reveals the Birmingham streets where residents face the highest levels of antisocial behaviour (ASB). These areas are the hotspots for incidents involving nuisance youths, … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 gavinparry burgerbarboys birmingham gangviolence crime industrialestate murder trials violence lawenforcement

Gavin Parry, aged 31, was an alleged member of the notorious Burger Bar Boys gang, a group known within Birmingham for their involvement in violent crime. Described by acquaintances and rivals alike as feared and … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 lego theft burglary retail sainsburys tesco bm birmingham solihull crime

Rachel Garbett orchestrated a series of thefts, stealing £5,000 worth of high-value Lego sets from three major retailers: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and B&M. The incidents took place in the Birmingham and Solihull areas, where …

Thursday, July 23, 2026 birmingham community council assetsales financialrecovery property development suttoncoldfield localservices demolition

Birmingham City Council continues its extensive asset disposal programme, with the former Falcon Lodge Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield set to be sold and redeveloped. This move comes as the council strives to address its … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 birmingham unemployment youth erdington joblessness poverty employment labour government education

An area within Birmingham has been identified as England’s youth unemployment capital, with more young adults out of work here than anywhere else in the country. The Erdington parliamentary constituency, which includes … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 birmingham crime sexualassault rape robbery transgender sexwork trial zombieknives falseimprisonment

Two teenagers from Birmingham have been charged with the robbery and rape of two escorts after forcibly entering a city centre flat armed with zombie knives, a court heard. Mohammed Iqbal and Zakariya Hussain, both 17 at the … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 threats lockdown birmingham primaryschool safety violence police investigation education

Davina Frost, a 28-year-old resident of Sheldon, Birmingham, sparked fear and disruption at a local primary school by sending a series of threatening messages. In her messages, Frost used offensive language towards staff, … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham mosque council propertysale assetdisposal community islamiccentre financialrecovery development sparkbrook

Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of a two-storey office building in Sparkbrook, known as Mole Street Depot, to a local charitable trust with plans to develop a major landmark mosque and community complex. This … Read More