The Two Maps That Reveal How Birmingham Politics Transformed in Four Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 birmingham politics labour elections reformuk greens conservatives liberaldemocrats coalition council The 2026 local elections in Birmingham have delivered a political upheaval unlike any seen before. The results, now fully declared, reveal a city no longer dominated by the traditional two-party system. Labour has lost its … Read More
Mecca Bingo to Close Historic Birmingham Venue After Nearly 90 Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 mecca bingo birmingham kingstanding closure odeon cinema rank historic venue A beloved leisure landmark in Birmingham is set to close its doors for good. Mecca Bingo, located on Kettlehouse Road in Kingstanding, will cease operations in early June, marking the end of an era for the community. Housed … Read More
19 Championship Players Released as Birmingham City Finalise Retained List Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham championship transfers released freeagents contracts football players retainedlist clubs sport As the Championship season wraps up, clubs are finalising their retained lists, and Birmingham City is no exception. The Blues must notify out-of-contract players about their futures by Saturday, May 16. Notably, Jonathan … Read More
Sprightly Birmingham Mum Dies at Good Hope Hospital Following Care Failures Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham inquest care hospital goodhope miles failings health death patient Geraldine ‘Dina’ Miles, an 84-year-old mother of five from Kingstanding, Birmingham, was described as ‘sprightly’ by those who knew her. Tragically, she passed away at Good Hope Hospital last November. … Read More
Kings Heath Butcher Condemns Man for Alleged £200 Theft from Charity Box Tuesday, May 12, 2026 charity theft kingsheath butcher birmingham donations hospital community crime johnstans On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 12:50 pm, Johnstans Butchers in Kings Heath experienced an unfortunate incident when a man allegedly stole close to £200 from their charity donation box. The box had been collecting funds … Read More
Birmingham Family Home in Need of Renovation Available from Just £25,000 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham auction renovation familyhome leasehold property northfield investment realestate affordable A spacious three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birmingham’s Northfield suburb is heading to auction with a starting guide price of only £25,000. Located at 105 Nigel Avenue, this leasehold property requires extensive … Read More