The presence of quad bikes on the roads of Birmingham has raised serious safety concerns among pedestrians and drivers alike. Recently, a viral video captured a group of quad bikers weaving dangerously through city centre …
An alarming rise in the misuse of blue badges has been reported in Birmingham, as some drivers unlawfully exploit the system to circumvent parking restrictions. Blue badge fraud, which involves displaying badges that do not …
New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for August 2026 highlights significant regional disparities in waiting times for driving tests across the UK. Analysis by car insurance specialists Zego reveals …
Jade Tighe, a mother of five from Birmingham, was arrested after an incident outside Snobs nightclub on Broad Street in the early hours of August 1. Officers attended the scene where Tighe was reportedly causing a disturbance …
A Birmingham council tenant has voiced frustration after facing persistent flooding problems in his Highgate flat for more than ten years, leaving him without the use of his shower for over three weeks. Farai Gwavava, who …
A man is set to be sentenced after admitting to assaulting a woman during an incident on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Wesley Usherwood, 30, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 8 September, where he …
Saint Paul’s Market, one of Birmingham’s most popular food halls located in the Jewellery Quarter, is celebrating its first anniversary by offering customers the chance to win a £300 food and bar tab. Since opening last …
Birmingham’s The Arcadian will come alive with vibrant colours and cultural festivities during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. The event, taking place over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026, promises …
Brinston Tchana, a Birmingham actor and content creator, has described feeling “whole again” after a cherished keepsake was beautifully restored on the BBC programme The Repair Shop. Brinston, who lives in Harborne and uses a …
Australian singer-songwriter Gabriella Cilmi, renowned for her hit song ‘Sweet About Me’, has announced a UK tour to promote her new album, Pure Love. As part of this tour, she is actively seeking local support acts for her …
A new Museum of Illusions is set to open in Birmingham city centre, transforming a vacant shop near Primark in the former Pavilions shopping centre on High Street. The location, previously home to H&M and later Monki until …
A picturesque Warwickshire town has been recognised as the best place to live in the Midlands, according to residents who proudly call it home. Leamington Spa, located approximately 45 minutes from Birmingham, topped a …
This autumn, the beloved steam locomotive Clun Castle is scheduled to undertake a notable journey from Birmingham to the Severn Valley Railway, celebrating a significant milestone in the heritage rail community. Clun Castle, …
A fresh culinary venture is poised to make a significant impact on Birmingham’s dining landscape this autumn. Beyond will open its doors at the University College Birmingham (UCB) campus on Summer Row, a notable location …
This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to an early ripening of many fruit and vegetable crops, including pumpkins. Despite some pumpkins maturing well before Halloween, they store well and many pick-your-own (PYO) …