Birmingham

Friday, June 19, 2026 savage lilysavage paulogrady birmingham theatre jonathanharvey drag dannybeard hippodrome uktheatre

A compelling new play chronicling the life of Paul O’Grady is set to debut in Birmingham, with the late star’s blessing. Titled Savage, the production will run at the Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday, April 20 to … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 birmingham faith unity racism protest britainfirst diversity counterprotest community peace

In a powerful display of unity, faith leaders from Birmingham’s diverse religious communities have joined forces to denounce racism and advocate for peace ahead of a far-right rally organized by Britain First this weekend. … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 travellers suttoncoldfield encampment playingfields community localcouncil unauthorisedaccess midsummer events birmingham

A group of travellers has established an unauthorised encampment on King George’s Playing Fields in Sutton Coldfield, raising concerns about the fate of a planned midsummer event this weekend. The group was first … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 tragedy grief memorial loss pregnancy family birmingham carcrash remembrance hope

A Birmingham family is grappling with unimaginable loss after 25-year-old Heather Allen, who was 23 weeks pregnant, died in a car accident last September in Nuneaton. Tragically, her unborn daughter, Blossom, could not be … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 hs2 birmingham humanremains archaeology reburial curzonstreet infrastructure heritage excavation burialground

In 2018, around 9,000 human remains were carefully exhumed from Park Street Burial Ground in Birmingham to make way for the construction of the new HS2 Curzon Street station. Now, nearly six years later, more than 4,000 of … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 birmingham taxi unlicensed driver police court corporationstreet passengersafety legal transportation sport

Mohammed Ramzan, 38, from Handsworth, Birmingham, was caught operating as an unlicensed taxi driver in the city centre. The incident occurred on Corporation Street, where passengers became suspicious and reported their … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 chopstix birmingham newstreet restaurant planning boojum noodles foodcourt citycouncil hospitality

Chopstix, a popular noodle bar chain, has submitted a planning application to Birmingham City Council to establish a new branch at 64 New Street. The venture aims to revamp the shop frontage as part of its transformation … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham bullring hammerson breitling clarks retail storeclosure merger brandlaunch shopping

Bullring owner Hammerson has officially confirmed the closure of the Breitling boutique at the Birmingham Bullring. This unit will be combined with the neighboring former Clarks shop to create a larger, unified retail space. … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham britainfirst immigration diversity unity hate politics costofliving community protest

This weekend, Birmingham will once again be the stage for a political demonstration as supporters of Britain First gather in the city. As editor of BirminghamLive, I have spent years hearing directly from residents across our … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham trial gangslang murder knifecrime handsworth aston slangdictionary court violence

A comprehensive ‘slang dictionary’ outlining gang terminology has been introduced as evidence in a Birmingham murder trial, shedding light on coded language used by rival postcode gangs. The glossary includes over … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham assault burglary robbery elderly attack bournville police investigation victim

A 94-year-old grandfather from Birmingham was left shaken and injured after a terrifying attack in his own home. The assault occurred on Monday, June 8, at around 2:30 pm at his residence on Griffins Brook Road in Bournville. … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 westmidlands birmingham driving justice prison police perverting license fraud crime

A Crown Court judge has clarified why he chose not to impose a driving ban on Adam Rybicki, a 60-year-old motorist who repeatedly deceived West Midlands Police to evade prosecution. Rybicki was stopped by officers on two … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 derrenbrown birmingham hippodrome evacuation sceptics theatre security falsealarm audience performance

On Friday, June 12, Derren Brown’s performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome was unexpectedly interrupted when the entire audience was asked to evacuate due to a potential emergency. The historic theatre, packed with … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 queensheath pride birmingham lgbtqia community inclusivity accessibility festival joelycett kingsheath

Queens Heath Pride, the vibrant Birmingham pride event founded by comedian Joe Lycett in 2021, is back for its fifth stunning year on Sunday, June 21. What started as a bold community initiative to counter anti-LGBTQIA+ … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham worldcup truancy attendance education schools students lockdown engagement football sport

As World Cup excitement grips the nation, Birmingham schools are taking proactive steps to prevent a surge in truancy linked to late-night football matches. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited the city ahead of … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 passport brexit travel easyjet birmingham airport eu holiday boarding regulations sport

Terry and Molly Winter set off for their first foreign holiday in eight years, only to be derailed by an unexpected passport problem that cost them almost £1,000. The couple had checked in their luggage and received their … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 hs2 birmingham manchester railways infrastructure andyburnham northernpowerhouse transport economy funding

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reignited the conversation around the HS2 high-speed rail project by pledging to revive the northern leg connecting Birmingham and Manchester, an initiative welcomed by former … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 birmingham houseprices propertymarket suttoncoldfield edgbaston realestate housing affluent markettrends prices

Recent figures indicate a noticeable decrease in house prices in several of Birmingham’s most desirable and expensive districts. Areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, and other prestigious neighborhoods have experienced … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 perverting justice traffic driving falseidentity police distress sentencing wolverhampton birmingham

A West Midlands driver has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after repeatedly providing false names and addresses to police during traffic stops, causing significant distress to an innocent man. Adam Rybicki, 60, was … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 astonvilla westbrom bartleygreen bar32 football community sportsbar birmingham jimmyshan jamiesmith sport

With the World Cup heating up, a group of former footballers have stepped in to save a beloved Birmingham bar from closure. Bar32, which officially reopened on Monday, June 15, is a vibrant new sports bar dedicated to … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 birmingham labour councillors resignation council politics coalition election opposition leadership

Over a month has passed since Birmingham Labour experienced a severe blow in the local elections, resulting in the loss of council control after 14 years. The party’s leader, John Cotton, lost his seat, and the number of … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 gracechurch suttoncoldfield tesco retail leisure development shops bars property birmingham

A recent marketing document, released by Barker Proudlove—retail property consultants tasked with attracting new tenants—has unveiled plans for ten new shops, bars, and businesses at Sutton Coldfield’s Gracechurch Centre. … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham speedlimits trafficsafety holyhead handsworth ratrunning roadsafety consultation urbanplanning community

Birmingham City Council has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed 20mph speed limits on ten roads within the Holyhead area, close to Handsworth. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve road safety … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 birmingham socialcare cqc adultservices health council support inspection safeguarding dementia

Birmingham City Council’s adult social care services have once again earned a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making the city one of only five local authorities to be rated ‘good’ twice under the new CQC … Read More