Trucker Caught Speeding at 52mph Among Scores at New 30mph Zone in Birmingham Tuesday, January 20, 2026 speeding trucker birmingham heartlandsparkway police enforcement m5 motorsafety speedlimit traffic A truck driver was caught driving at 52mph in a newly established 30mph zone on Heartlands Parkway, Nechells, Birmingham, during a police speed enforcement operation on Tuesday, January 20. He was among 29 other drivers … Read More
Birmingham Labour Faces Backlash as Garden Waste Service Remains Suspended Amid Ongoing Bins Strike Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham labour strike waste recycling collections council environment services dispute Birmingham City Council’s ruling Labour group is under intense scrutiny after announcing that it remains unable to reinstate the garden waste collection service, suspended since last spring due to an ongoing bins strike. … Read More
‘He ran full pelt across the road – he nearly made it’ – Tragedy of Birmingham dad killed by police car Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham police collision inquest tragedy emergency accident fatality 911 response A Birmingham father of two, Roger Bagnall, tragically lost his life after colliding with a police vehicle while crossing the road at speed, an inquest has heard. The 40-year-old, described as “full of life,” was … Read More
DPD Worker Pleads ‘Don’t Kill Me’ During Heart Stabbing by Alleged Robber, Court Hears Tuesday, January 20, 2026 dpd attemptedmurder stabbing handsworth robbery mahamedmahamad trial violence knifecrime birmingham A chilling courtroom drama unfolded as a DPD delivery worker recounted pleading “don’t kill me” while being stabbed in the heart during a violent robbery, a court was told. Mahamed Mahamad, 37, stands accused of repeatedly … Read More
Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Your Complete Guide Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham schools schoolholidays termdates 2026 education holidays calendar parents students Planning ahead for the school year is crucial for parents, students, and educators alike. To help you prepare, here is the full list of school holiday dates and term times for Birmingham schools in 2026 and 2027. Knowing … Read More
UK Braces for Two Severe Weather Events: Birmingham Among Areas at Risk Tuesday, January 20, 2026 uk weather freezingrain icepellets snowstorm birmingham westmidlands forecast gfs winter The UK is set to experience two dangerous and unusual weather events within days, with Birmingham and other parts of the country at risk. According to maps and charts generated by the Global Forecast System (GFS), February 1 … Read More