Inside the Planned Retribution Shooting of a Father on His School Run Monday, January 19, 2026 shooting retribution gangcrime birmingham wolverhampton firearms violence law court crime A chilling premeditated attack saw a father gunned down outside his home as he returned from the school run, culminating in five men receiving a combined sentence exceeding 65 years in prison. The brutal shooting took place … Read More
Special Needs Children Face Failing System as Birmingham Council Spends £51m on Transport Monday, January 19, 2026 send transportation birmingham education disabilities localgovernment costs parents procurement inclusion sport Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are facing significant challenges within a struggling system, according to the CEO of an online school. A recent report reveals that Birmingham City … Read More
Birmingham’s Most Dangerous Postcodes: Where Violent Crimes Are Most Prevalent Monday, January 19, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells handsworth aston gangviolence sexualoffences innercity policing Certain areas of Birmingham experience significantly higher levels of violent and sexual crime compared to other parts of the city. Inner-city neighborhoods, in particular, consistently report the most serious offences, with … Read More
Full investigation launched at Birmingham's QE Hospital following death of beloved staff member Monday, January 19, 2026 hospital investigation communication brainaneurysm nhs death birmingham trust healthcare inquest A devoted father and committed hospital worker, Craig Green, tragically passed away after critical failings and missed opportunities within the very hospital where he was employed. The 39-year-old catering assistant at Queen … Read More
Birmingham Street Struggles with Rubbish Amid Bin Strike as Residents Share Communal Skip Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rubbish cleanup community rats binstrike bordesleygreen skip litterpicking environment Amid an ongoing bin strike, the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham faces a harsh reality of overflowing rubbish, rat infestations, and a pervasive stench. Residents on one street are so frustrated with the mounting litter … Read More
Midlands Town Near Birmingham Sees House Prices Surge by £34,000 in 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2026 stafford houseprices midlands propertymarket birmingham staffordshire realestate pricegrowth housing mortgages Stafford, a bustling town in the Midlands just under an hour’s drive from Birmingham, experienced one of the sharpest house price increases in the country last year. According to data from Lloyds Bank, average property values … Read More