Three Years On the Run: Yardley Man Wanted Over Serious Assault Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham yardley danielbyrne assault police mostwanted escape justice investigation crime A Birmingham man, Daniel Byrne, has been on the run for more than three years after failing to appear in court for a serious assault charge. Byrne, from Yardley, disappeared shortly after being charged, and his whereabouts … Read More
Expansion of Essential Support Service for Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Birmingham and Solihull Friday, June 5, 2026 dice autism learningdisabilities birmingham solihull mentalhealth nhs childsupport crisiscare communityhealth A crucial service dedicated to supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in Birmingham and Solihull is set to expand, thanks to new funding secured by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS … Read More
'Scarred' Birmingham City Centre Street Restored to Former Glory at Last Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham colmorerow paving restoration nationalgrid councilhouse granite campaigners citycentre infrastructure A once “scarred” stretch of pavement on Birmingham’s busy Colmore Row has now been restored to its former elegance, though calls for further improvements in the area continue. Luxury granite paving stones outside … Read More
Retired Lecturer Faces Homelessness at 80 Amid Housing Dispute in Birmingham’s Stirchley Community Thursday, June 4, 2026 homelessness birmingham stirchley cooperative housing community greensquareaccord development delays elderly At 80 years old, retired lecturer John Holmes, who spent decades training youth workers in Birmingham, finds himself homeless amid a prolonged housing dispute in Stirchley. A resident and advocate of the Stirchley Cooperative … Read More
Legendary Birmingham Fish and Chip Shop Faces Closure After 80 Years Amid Rising Costs Thursday, June 4, 2026 birmingham fish chips bedders inflation vat hospitality smallbusiness costpressures legacy After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More
I Went to a Lord of the Rings Festival in Birmingham and One Thing Blew Me Away Thursday, June 4, 2026 tolkien lordoftherings sareholefestival birmingham middleearth cosplay jrrrtolkien fantasy medieval festival I’m not shy about admitting it—I’m a huge nerd. I’ve always been captivated by the immersive worlds found in films, TV shows, and literature. So, when I heard about the Lord of the Rings festival in Birmingham, I knew I had … Read More