Michael Gannon, 49, was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates' Court following an incident at Birmingham Airport where he damaged a boarding gate and racially abused an airline employee. On November 8, 2025, airport staff at …
A 21-year-old man from Shirley, Solihull, has appeared in court accused of staging a bomb hoax at Birmingham Airport. Abdullah Adam is alleged to have knowingly communicated false information to airport traffic control on 11 …
Motorists travelling in the Midlands should prepare for significant travel disruptions this September due to a full weekend closure of a section of the M42 east of Birmingham. The motorway will be closed in both directions …
A crash has led to the closure of the M42 motorway near Birmingham Airport. West Midlands Police and other emergency services are currently at the scene managing the situation. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the …
Residents living near Birmingham Airport, particularly in Marston Green village, have expressed concerns and shared their experiences regarding noise disturbances from aircraft flying overhead, especially during night hours. …
Jet2 has announced the return of its popular Bid for a Break campaign this September, inviting customers to seize the opportunity to book a holiday for a remarkably low price. The airline, operating flights from Birmingham, …
As we transition from summer into autumn, many believe the opportunity for warm, sunny holidays close to home fades away. However, several European destinations continue to offer delightful sunshine and temperatures well into …
As September arrives and the festive season seems distant, now is an ideal time to plan a Christmas getaway. Birmingham Airport offers direct flights to six of Europe’s most celebrated Christmas markets, with the closest …
Birmingham Airport has confirmed that it is operating comfortably within the night flight limits imposed by relevant authorities. This reassurance comes amid ongoing complaints from residents who remain concerned about noise …
Plans to convert 211 Elmdon Lane in Marston Green, close to Birmingham Airport (BHX), into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been refused by Solihull planners for a second time. The applicant, PMI Property …
Birmingham Airport is operating well within the permitted limits for night-time flights, Solihull councillors have been informed. Last year, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the airport successfully …
A significant drug smuggling attempt was uncovered at Birmingham Airport when Border Force officers intercepted £13.8 million worth of cannabis hidden in luggage arriving from Thailand via Charles de Gaulle Airport. The …
As the summer school holidays come to a close, travel preferences at Birmingham Airport are shifting away from family holidays towards trips taken solo, with friends, or as couples. This change is reflected in the passenger …
In an impressive feat of early aviation ingenuity, Alfred P Maxfield, a motor engineer based on Victoria Road in Aston, reportedly managed to climb to an altitude of 50 feet in a flying machine of his own creation back in …