The Poshest Town in the Midlands: Just 15 Minutes from Birmingham Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham bromsgrove midlands wealth deprivation property housing commuter westmidlands poverty Birmingham is often highlighted for its significant levels of deprivation. A recent study revealed that the six poorest areas in England are all located within the city, with thousands of children affected by poverty. … Read More
How Speeding Drivers in Birmingham Are Dodging Consequences Tuesday, May 26, 2026 speeding enforcement birmingham westmidlands warwickshire speedcameras roadsafety motoring law policing New data reveals that drivers in Birmingham and the Black Country are more likely to evade penalties for speeding compared to other areas in the Midlands. Enforcement appears inconsistent, creating an uneven playing field … Read More
VW Golf Driver Disqualified After Crashing Into Birmingham Car Park Lamppost While Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Tuesday, May 26, 2026 vwgolf nitrousoxide carcrash birmingham drivingban trafficoffense youth magistratescourt careworker roadsafety sport A 19-year-old driver, Zain Mohammad, has been disqualified from driving after crashing into a lamppost within a Birmingham city centre car park while reportedly inhaling nitrous oxide. On April 20, security guards at … Read More
In Pictures: The Vision for Birmingham's Bold Transformation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 birmingham transformation urbandevelopment architecture cityscape infrastructure innovation sustainability urbanplanning regeneration Birmingham is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. Over the coming years, the city is expected to undergo significant developments that will reshape its appearance and enhance its vibrancy. From innovative … Read More
Man Caught Smuggling Cannabis at Birmingham Airport Avoids Jail Sentence Tuesday, May 26, 2026 birmingham airport cannabis smuggling borderforce thailand modernslavery drugtrafficking victim court Joshua Galland was stopped by Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport as he returned from Thailand carrying 16 packages containing cannabis. During investigations, authorities discovered that Galland was a victim of … Read More
Birmingham Quad Biker Attack: Suspect Jafir Nazir Still at Large Nearly a Year Later Tuesday, May 26, 2026 birmingham stabbing crime investigation wanted reward quadbike assault police justice Nearly a year after a violent attack in Birmingham, the suspect, Jafir Nazir, remains on the run. The incident, which occurred last August on Monica Road, Small Heath, left a man seriously injured after being repeatedly … Read More