Siobhan Osoem-Tulloch, aged 26, attempted to smuggle over £750,000 worth of cannabis through Birmingham Airport but was spared an immediate prison sentence. The Tottenham resident traveled to Thailand via India, returning ten …
A judge in Birmingham has issued a powerful warning to all boys carrying knives after a 16-year-old teenager narrowly escaped death in a violent altercation. The teen arrived at a fight armed with a zombie knife but ended up …
Good news on the upper end of Stephenson Street, near Birmingham’s New Street Station, has been scarce—until now. After a long period of closures and vacant shops that left the street feeling gloomy, two new restaurants are …
For the second consecutive week, Birmingham City have played a significant role in shaping the Championship play-off race, securing a 1-1 draw against Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Though far from a spectacle, the match …
Claire’s Accessories has shuttered its New Street store in Birmingham, with the Bullring branch anticipated to close soon. The retailer—long a fixture on Britain’s high streets—has been steadily disappearing following its …
Two historically significant statues, removed during the demolition of the old Birmingham Central Library over a decade ago, are set to make their highly anticipated return to public view at the Paradise development this …
The Camp Hill Line has officially reopened, restoring rail services through the vibrant communities of Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley after an 80-year hiatus. This long-anticipated revival offers renewed hope for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 from …
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 …
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 …
Birmingham City Council has revealed that it will require additional time before resubmitting the planning application for the much-anticipated Druids Heath regeneration project. The delay has prompted concern and anger among …
A touching invitation has been sent by the mother of Sophie Birkin, a courageous nine-year-old girl from Stourbridge battling serious health challenges, to her football idol, Birmingham’s own Jack Grealish. Sophie’s birthday …