Birmingham

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham martineauplace botanicalarcade redevelopment independentboutiques greenspaces citycentre urbanplanning publicconsultation hs2

Plans have been revealed to redevelop a key section of Birmingham city centre’s High Street, potentially introducing a brand-new shopping arcade dedicated to independent boutiques and wellbeing. The area under consideration … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham council infestation mice rodents flats housing pestcontrol abatement tenants

Birmingham City Council has been found guilty of failing to manage serious mice infestations in two separate council flats. Magistrates described the conditions as “disgusting” and issued abatement orders … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham takeaway fine rodents pestcontrol foodsafety inspection infestation hygiene health

A Birmingham Indian takeaway has been hit with a £10,000 fine after a food safety inspection uncovered serious rodent infestation issues. During the inspection, officials found a dead mouse along with widespread rodent … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham education boarding accommodation planning kimichi school student hotel conversion

A Birmingham private school has submitted plans to convert the Elmdon Lodge Guest House in Acocks Green into boarding accommodation for up to 20 students from Kimichi School, located within walking distance. The proposed … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham housing fraud benefits accommodation council landlords tenants regulation investigation

Birmingham City Council faces serious allegations over its handling of housing benefits in the controversial “supported exempt accommodation” sector. Councillors accuse the council’s housing benefits team of being … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 paik birmingham championship midlands football midfielder chrisdavies season leadership premierleague sport

Birmingham City is preparing to fast-track Paik Seung-ho’s return to full fitness ahead of their competitive season opener against Swansea City in less than three weeks. The influential midfielder has just rejoined … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 restaurant closure birmingham health e-coli salmonella infestation cockroach contamination publichealth

Channi’s Indian Restaurant in Springfield, Birmingham, has been ordered to close immediately following a court ruling based on public health concerns. Inspectors found a severe cockroach infestation, which posed an … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham gps healthcare patientsurvey patientsatisfaction medicalcentre westmidlands generalpractice healthcarequality patientcare

Two GP surgeries in Birmingham have been praised by patients with near-perfect satisfaction scores, placing them among the best in England. The latest results from the 2026 GP Patient Survey highlight the exceptional quality … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 reformuk rebeccawaters birmingham councillor expulsion leadershipvote liberaldemocrat politics council disciplinaryaction

Rebecca Waters, a Birmingham councillor representing Reform UK, has been expelled from the party after casting her vote for the Liberal Democrat candidate rather than the Reform UK leader, Jex Parkin, during a crucial council … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham rackhams development regeneration spheregroup houseoffraser planning urbanrenewal housing officespace

For over 160 years, the Rackhams building has stood as a prominent landmark in Birmingham city centre. Following the closure of House of Fraser on June 25, 2026, a new chapter is set to begin for this historic site. … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham restaurant illegalworkers immigration brothel police licence publicsafety enforcement raid

In a joint operation on Wednesday, June 10, West Midlands Police and Immigration Enforcement raided New Tasty Restaurant, located on Station Street near Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central. The investigation … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 sushi birmingham grandcentral restaurant midlands ukexpansion dining japanese launch food

Sushi lovers in Birmingham have reason to celebrate as Sushi Tachi officially opens its first restaurant in the Midlands today, Monday, July 20. The new city centre spot, located in the Grand Central shopping centre above … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham superprix motorsport streetracing formula3000 legislation racinghistory formulaone citystreets anniversary sport

August marks the 40th anniversary of the Birmingham Superprix, a unique chapter in British motorsport history that remains legendary among local residents and racing fans alike. For five consecutive years, from 1986 to 1990, … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment

Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 zombie knife gangster handsworth gangcrime justice prison birmingham murder evading

Oliwier Gabis, a 20-year-old gangster with a notorious fascination for zombie knives, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Birmingham Crown Court. Gabis was convicted for perverting the course of … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 fraud drugs overdose birmingham spending conviction rehabilitation communityorder crime family

Garfield Wilson, a 56-year-old grandfather, was convicted after going on a spending spree using a deceased man’s bank card following a fatal drug overdose. The court heard how Wilson, who was unemployed, invited Martin … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 beaches pools festivals family summer birmingham freeactivities outdoor holiday kids

How are the holidays treating you so far? I hope you’re making the most of them! Today’s guide is bursting with ideas to help you enjoy the summer break with your children without breaking the bank. Did you know there are … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 homelessness birmingham councilhousing temporaryhousing pestinfestation healthrisks mentalhealth eviction childwelfare racism

For the past two years, Birmingham mother Dominique Trapszo and her two young children have been living in appalling conditions within temporary council housing, trapped in what she describes as a “filthy rat hostel.” The … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham mela southasian culture music food transport smethwick event tickets

The Sandwell & Birmingham Mela returns in 2026, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Recognized as Europe’s largest South Asian cultural festival, it is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000 people to … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham exempthousing supportedaccommodation crime council housingbenefit regulation community asb homelessness

The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 mithai sweets ambala bakery smallheath samosas gulabjamun birmingham tradition milestones

When it comes to Asian sweets, my expertise was largely limited to seeing how many syrupy gulab jamun I could enjoy before my dentist intervened. Eager to broaden my sweet palate, I headed to Small Heath, where Ambala Bakery … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham police injury accident spinalfracture zebracrossing schoolgirl investigation westmidlands emergency

A 15-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham sustained a fractured spine and a head injury after being hit by an unmarked police car while crossing a zebra crossing on Bordesley Green Road. The incident occurred around 8:15 am on … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 lottery jackpot postcode birmingham winner prize lotterywin renovation family travel

A Birmingham couple, Teresa Lay and Wayne Jackson, both 54, were left speechless when they discovered they had won an astonishing £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery. The life-changing moment was captured on video as they opened … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham airport delay departure 2025 manchester punctuality aviation travel compensation

Birmingham Airport has recorded the second-longest average departure delay among UK airports in 2025, with flights departing on average 18 minutes and 42 seconds late. This is nearly four minutes longer than the national … Read More