Birmingham

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham bombthreat schoollockdown mentalhealth suspendedsentence parenting police rehabilitation courtcase threats

A Birmingham mother, Davina Frost, 28, sparked a major emergency response after threatening to blow up a local primary school, forcing nearly 400 children to be locked indoors for their safety. Frost, a cannabis user and … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 playgrounds pubs birmingham families children app westmidlands playareas restaurants childfriendly

Finding a pub that welcomes kids and offers a play area can be a challenge, especially during school holidays. Dad-of-two Alistair Duncan found a solution by creating an app that helps families locate pubs with playgrounds, … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham ramen sushi japanese halal restaurant newstreet opening food dining

Maki and Ramen is gearing up to welcome diners to its newly transformed location on Birmingham’s iconic New Street. After several months of refurbishments throughout 2026, the popular noodle and sushi chain has confirmed its … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham bullring linkstreet baking experience venue entertainment restaurants leisure food

Exciting transformation is underway on Link Street, the vibrant shopping corridor connecting Birmingham’s Bullring and Grand Central. An empty unit beside popular jeweller Warren James is being converted into a brand-new … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham edgbaston reservoir history 1970s water leisure nature recreation urban

Though Birmingham is landlocked, locals have long found creative ways to savor the water during warm summer days. In the 1970s, before affordable travel to coastal areas was common, residents embraced what was nearby — … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham holidays family freebies activities beaches paddlingpools shopping kids events

The school holidays are just around the corner, and parents in Birmingham are gearing up for a fun-filled break with their children. To help you make the most of the six-week break, we’ve gathered all the essential … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 birmingham airport travel security liquids egates passengers flights regulations summer

Birmingham Airport is gearing up for its busiest summer yet, expecting over 2.5 million passengers to pass through its terminals. To help travelers navigate this peak period smoothly, the airport has shared key updates and … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 assault domestic violence legal birmingham cctv rehabilitation remorse pub crime

A Birmingham man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being caught on camera dragging his girlfriend by her hair and grabbing her throat outside The Swan pub in Rubery. The disturbing incident took place on … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 bakery birmingham greatwesternarcade piccadillyarcade bread citycentre construction revival gilleszidane localbusiness

A treasured Birmingham bakery, The Bread Collection, is poised to return to the city centre after being forced to close its Great Western Arcade location earlier this year. Since 2012, The Bread Collection delighted locals … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 birmingham christodoulous northwesternarcade houseoffraser demolition regeneration salon familybusiness legalandgeneral community

In 1966, the same year England won the World Cup, George Christodoulou opened his first salon in Birmingham city centre. Having moved from Cyprus at 16, George worked tirelessly to establish his place in the community, … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 birmingham grandcentral slimchickens restaurants closures opening sael food bakedinbrick jewelleryquarter

Hello, friends! Kirsty here, bringing you the latest from Birmingham’s vibrant food and drink scene — even as I’m still nursing a bit of a grudge following the 2026 World Cup disappointments. To lift my spirits, I took a … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 birmingham football transfer kaiwagner philadelphia championship leftback transfers profit blues sport

Birmingham City are set to make a significant profit from the imminent departure of Kai Wagner back to Philadelphia Union. The Blues secured the German full-back for around £2 million during the January transfer window, but … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 birmingham broadstreet buslane cameras traffic violations berkleystreet publictransport enforcement congestion sport

Bus lane cameras installed along Birmingham’s busy Broad Street corridor have recorded close to 18,000 violations so far this year. These cameras are designed to ensure smoother traffic flow by keeping bus lanes clear of … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 birmingham binservice privatisation strike outsourcing council waste wastecollection publicservices labourdisputes

A recently leaked internal report from Birmingham city council officials has brought to light discussions about possibly privatising the city’s bin collection service. The document outlines various strategies aimed at … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 manslaughter birmingham bouncer doorman homicide assault violence selfdefense trial crime

A tragic confrontation outside a Birmingham city centre cocktail bar has resulted in a doorman being found guilty of manslaughter. Richard Deakin, aged 38, was convicted after delivering a single, heavy punch to fellow … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 rackhams houseoffraser birmingham demolition redevelopment urbanrenewal cherrystreet hs2 legalandgeneral spheregroup

Three weeks have passed since House of Fraser permanently closed its doors in Birmingham City Centre, bringing to an end a retail legacy that stretches back to 1851. The story began when William Riddell and Henry Wilkinson … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 birmingham football transfers championship kaiwagner kyogofuruhashi chrisdavies injuries friendlies footballnews sport

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has raised questions about the futures of key players Kai Wagner and Kyogo Furuhashi following their absence from Wednesday’s 3-0 friendly victory over Solihull Moors. Neither Wagner nor … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 birmingham refugees sanctuary reformuk council asylumseekers migrants community politics inclusion

Refugees and asylum seekers living in Birmingham have voiced their distress following a contentious motion by Reform UK councillors seeking to remove the city’s ‘City of Sanctuary’ status. Reform UK, now the largest party on … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 birmingham drug countylines heroin crackcocaine trafficking crime conviction westonsupermare drugs

Three Birmingham men have been convicted and jailed for operating a county lines drug trafficking ring that flooded Weston-super-Mare with heroin and crack cocaine. This criminal enterprise used the innocuous-sounding code … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 shoplifting theft birmingham retailcrime sentencing pregnancy shoplifter courts stores crime

Lisa Harbun, a 31-year-old woman from Birmingham, was recently spared jail despite being convicted of stealing approximately £5,000 worth of goods in 41 separate shoplifting incidents. Over the course of a year, Harbun … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 strike curriculum education birmingham nishkam teachers ofsted neu school protest

Teachers at Nishkam High School in Handsworth, Birmingham—an institution rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted—have voted to strike for the remainder of the summer term and into the next academic year. The strike is a … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 assault abuse birmingham domestic violence restrainingorder court benefits harassment family

Michael Miah, a 49-year-old father from Small Heath, Birmingham, assaulted his ex-wife in a supermarket car park while recording the incident and repeatedly insulting her. On Monday, August 26, 2024, Miah followed his … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 stourbridge bellingham england worldcup football realmadrid birmingham cob localpride sportsmanship sport

In a spirited show of hometown support, the owner of The Cosy Cob cafe in Stourbridge has pledged to rename one of his signature cob sandwiches the “Bellingham bun” if England secures victory against Argentina in … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 grandmother stabbing violence birmingham greatbarr knife assault crime sentencing familydispute

Linda Clifford, 61, has been sentenced to prison after stabbing her son-in-law, Richard Evans, in the neck outside his home in Great Barr, Birmingham. The violent incident occurred shortly after her daughter’s breakup, which … Read More