Plan Submitted for New Electric Bus Depot in Birmingham as Part of Major Network Overhaul Thursday, June 4, 2026 bus depot birmingham electric transport franchising westmidlands infrastructure publictransport sustainability sport Transport for West Midlands has submitted plans for a cutting-edge Electric Vehicle (EV) bus depot in the Birmingham suburb of Kitts Green, marking a significant step in a transformative overhaul of the region’s bus network. … Read More
Inside a Birmingham City Centre School Where Children Queue for Food Alongside the Homeless Tuesday, June 2, 2026 poverty education birmingham food homelessness community support school students charity At 3.20pm on a Friday, a long queue forms outside a school in Birmingham’s city centre. Children line up alongside homeless people, waiting to receive food for the weekend. Many rush to the school as soon as the bell rings to … Read More
Birmingham Chef Closes Michelin-Starred Simpsons After 32 Years, Warns of Hospitality Crisis Tuesday, June 2, 2026 simpsons birmingham andreasantona michelin restaurantclosure hospitability crisis economy smallbusiness governmentsupport After 32 years delighting diners, Birmingham chef Andreas Antona has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, citing that it “hadn’t made money in well over a year.” Antona warns this closure may … Read More
Families Can Groom Highland Cows and Meet a Newborn Calf at Cockfields Farm Park Near Birmingham Tuesday, June 2, 2026 highlandcows farmpark cockfields familyevent animalencounter ashtonunderlyne tameside birmingham outdoorfun petfriendly This weekend, families with a love for animals have a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Highland cows at Cockfields Farm Park in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, just two hours from Birmingham. The popular … Read More
Birmingham Man ‘Wedged Between Seats’ After Borrowing Friend’s BMW to See Girlfriend Monday, June 1, 2026 birmingham drivingban court police bmw mentalhealth disqualified evade sentencing offense A Birmingham man made a regrettable decision when he borrowed a friend’s BMW to visit his girlfriend, only to end up stuck between the car seats while trying to evade police officers, a court heard. Luke Raybould, 27, of … Read More
Hidden Gems: Charming Villages Among the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Monday, June 1, 2026 midlands villages westmidlands southstaffordshire affluence deprivation birmingham housing community schools The leafy villages of the West Midlands stand out as some of the most prosperous and desirable places to live in the region. These tranquil communities boast a standard of living well above the regional average, providing a … Read More