Birmingham

Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham events free culture art music festivals heritage runners community

If one of your 2026 resolutions is to spend less money, don’t worry—having fun doesn’t have to break the bank. Birmingham is a dynamic city bursting with vibrant, free events that enrich, inspire, and entertain all year long. … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham nechells spa wellness leisure regeneration community development planning jobs

A former industrial unit on St Clements Road in Nechells, inner-city Birmingham, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a vibrant spa and wellness centre. An application has been submitted to convert the existing … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 birmingham pavementparking parkingban pedestriansafety accessibility enforcement roadsafety localgovernment community traffic

For many Birmingham residents, navigating the city’s streets has long been a daily challenge due to inconsiderate pavement parking. Cars and vans frequently block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians, including parents with … Read More

Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow birmingham stormgoretti westmidlands travel disruption weather metoffice transport safety

On the evening of January 8, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands were hit by a surprising and swift snowfall, transforming the region into a winter landscape within less than an hour. Snow began to fall around 7 pm, … Read More

Thursday, January 8, 2026 birmingham airport storm goretti snowfall travel flight cancellation midlands disruption

Birmingham Airport has suspended all runway operations due to heavy snowfall caused by Storm Goretti. The storm has triggered widespread travel chaos across the Midlands on the evening of Thursday, January 8. Road conditions … Read More

Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow birmingham westmidlands stormgoretti winter weather january snowfall storm photos

Storm Goretti brought a swift and significant snowfall to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region starting from around 7pm on Thursday, January 8. The sudden onset of snow transformed streets and landscapes, creating … Read More