Birmingham Mum Shares Struggles of Living in Cramped Temporary Housing with Three Children Sunday, April 19, 2026 housing birmingham temporary council safety children mentalhealth tenancy overcrowding neglect A Birmingham mother of three has shared the harsh realities of living in temporary accommodation, highlighting serious safety concerns and the toll it has taken on her family. For the past two years, the mum, her partner, and … Read More
Midlands Cities Ranked Among England’s Poorest, Birmingham Ranks Second Sunday, April 19, 2026 deprivation birmingham midlands poverty nottingham stoke-on-trent walsall wolverhampton sandwell middlesbrough A recent national ranking of deprivation in England has placed several Midlands towns and cities among the poorest, with Birmingham ranking as the second most deprived city in the country. Only one location ranks worse than … Read More
The Deeper Pain Behind Birmingham’s Crumbling Heritage Buildings Sunday, April 19, 2026 birmingham heritage decay austerity community buildings history neglect restoration poverty In a bustling newsroom covering a city as diverse as Birmingham, priorities shift daily, and battles are chosen carefully. Yet, over recent months, one persistent lament has emerged from my reflections and reports: Why is our … Read More
Alum Rock Shop Under Fire for Selling WKD Blue to Underage Teen Sunday, April 19, 2026 alumrock birmingham alcohol underage licensing tradingstandards wkdblue compliance shopsafety enforcement A convenience store in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area has come under scrutiny after an undercover operation revealed it sold alcohol to an underage customer without checking ID. On January 2, trading standards officers … Read More
Popular Birmingham Thai Chain Sabai Sabai Ordered to Improve Hygiene After Inspection Fail Saturday, April 18, 2026 hygiene food-safety restaurant sabaisabai birmingham inspection cleanliness allergens compliance health Sabai Sabai, a well-known Thai restaurant chain with several locations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, has been instructed to improve its hygiene practices after receiving a substandard food hygiene rating at its … Read More
New Balance to Replace AllSaints at Bullring Birmingham, Exciting Changes Ahead Saturday, April 18, 2026 bullring birmingham newbalance allsaints retail fashion activewear storeopening lululemon shopping The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham is witnessing a significant retail shift as New Balance prepares to take over the former AllSaints unit. This prime spot, located on the Selfridges side near the main entrance, has … Read More