‘Full of life’ Jaguar Land Rover worker dies aged 37 before fulfilling his final wish Sunday, April 26, 2026 cancer bowelcancer jaguarlandrover legacy friendship inspiration writing terminalillness courage birmingham Liam Kerry, a vibrant and spirited model maker at Jaguar Land Rover in Birmingham, passed away at age 37 after a three-year fight with bowel cancer, just before he could complete his heartfelt “bucket list” project. Initially … Read More
Punishing 2026 Local Election Polls Predict Labour Collapse and Major Shift in Birmingham City Council Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham labour conservatives reform localelections council elections politics polls uk Recent polls signal a dramatic upheaval in Birmingham City Council for the 2026 local elections, with Labour’s longstanding dominance set to collapse while the Conservatives maintain their position. According to PollCheck, … Read More
Exploring the Hidden Charm of Spaghetti Junction: A Unique Birmingham Encounter Sunday, April 26, 2026 spaghettijunction birmingham gravellyhill architecture infrastructure urbannature contrast concrete engineering tranquility Visiting Gravelly Hill Interchange—better known to most as Spaghetti Junction—is one of the most unusual experiences I’ve had in Birmingham. As a Birmingham Mail writer, I take pride in mentioning that this iconic nickname … Read More
Birmingham's Safest Streets: Where Residents Sleep Soundly Without Worry Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield violentcrime sexualoffences jewelleryquarter hallgreen residents Birmingham has long faced challenges with serious crime in certain inner-city neighbourhoods. Incidents such as stabbings, robberies, and sexual assaults are tragic realities in some parts of the city. However, many areas … Read More
Contrasting Crime Rates in Adjacent Birmingham Neighbourhoods: Aston and Nechells Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham aston nechells crime violence gangcrime safety turfwars neighbourhoods statistics In north Birmingham, two neighbouring communities tell very different stories about crime and safety. Aston and Nechells sit side by side, yet their crime statistics reveal a striking disparity. Aston consistently ranks as … Read More
The DIY Mistakes That Cost Birmingham Neighbourhoods Their Conservation Status Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham conservation heritage victorian architecture preservation renovation historic legislation neighbourhood Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of … Read More