Birmingham

Saturday, June 27, 2026 birmingham council methodist centralhall heritage collapse restoration corporationstreet preservation building

Birmingham City Council has responded to growing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street. Campaigners recently highlighted the risk that the Grade II-listed building … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 birmingham food drink sushi closures pubs restaurants hospitality bullring worldcup

Hello Brum Food Club friends, Kirsty here with your latest Birmingham food and drink roundup. This week, Birmingham is clearly having a sushi moment, but it comes amid some tough news with numerous closures. So far in 2024, … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 joeandthejuice bullring birmingham cafe pink matcha juices sandwiches peoplewatching shopping

If you’ve been missing your daily coffee fix on the Bullring’s ground floor since Costa’s renovation closure, or craving a charming matcha before the new Vyve kiosk opens, you’ll want to look no further than the top … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 birmingham parks encampments travellers council strategy transit community localgovernment planning

Councillors in Birmingham have voiced growing frustration over the rising number of unauthorised encampments in the city’s parks, urging the council to adopt a fresh approach. This escalation of concerns follows the council’s … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 blackcountry birmingham pubs awards westmidlands greatbritishpubawards community hospitality nominees craftbeer

This year’s Great British Pub Awards shortlist highlights a striking trend: the Black Country has secured more nominations than Birmingham. Out of the 16 award categories, only one Birmingham pub made the cut, while the … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 birmingham fire housefire family devastation fundraiser kingsheath loss rebuilding community

A Birmingham father is heartbroken after a fire destroyed his children’s home, leaving them with nothing. The blaze broke out near Manningford Road in Kings Heath on June 5, though the cause remains unknown. The fire … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 heatwave hospitality birmingham chinatown restaurant summer ventilation investment temperature dining

James Wong, the owner of Chung Ying in Birmingham’s Chinatown, says the end of the recent UK heatwave “will be a Godsend” for local hospitality businesses. This June, Birmingham experienced its hottest ever June temperatures, … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham film television digbeth studios stevenknight creativeindustry bbc westmidlands

Birmingham is rapidly emerging as a “world class” centre for television and film production, thanks to the persistent efforts of Peaky Blinders creator and James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight. Speaking before … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 birmingham bullring costa coffee refresh vyve matcha acai grandcentral hammerson

The iconic Costa Coffee café on the ground floor of Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre has been boarded over as refurbishment work gets underway on the popular unit. Since opening alongside the Bullring itself in 2003, … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 xlbully birmingham doglaw exemption kennels courtorder animalwelfare dogregistration legalpenalty petownership

A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay over £2,000 after a court warned that his unregistered XL Bully, Hagler, could be destroyed if he fails to comply with legal requirements. Bashart Ali, 54, a father of two from … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 birmingham lgbtq police apology equality homophobia pride discrimination westmidlands trust

Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride, today praised West Midlands Police’s acting Chief Constable Scott Green for issuing a heartfelt apology to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of discrimination and persecution by … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 birmingham stabbing knifing westmidlandspolice knifecrime victoriasquare centenarysquare publicsafety lawenforcement crimeprevention

West Midlands Police have acknowledged growing public concern following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre over the past 12 days. The recent incidents have prompted an intensified police presence and renewed … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 sushi sushitachi birmingham grandcentral restaurant opening fuel japanese food citycenter

Sushi Tachi is set to bring fresh sushi flavors to Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping center. The popular Japanese restaurant has recently put up signage at the former Fuel juice bar unit, located next to Sweet Joe’s … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 birmingham birdandblend teamixology newstreet looseleaf teashop midlands teaaccessories teablends ecofriendly

Bird and Blend is set to open its inaugural Midlands store on Birmingham’s bustling New Street this Friday, June 26. Located at 39 New Street, next to the Lloyds Bank currently under refurbishment, the new outlet will replace … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham closures heatwave extremeheat safety warnings schools businesses metoffice temperature

Birmingham is experiencing widespread closures as an unprecedented heatwave prompts urgent safety measures across the city. The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, signaling a danger … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham heatwave westmidlands redwarning temperature schools weather health summer alert

Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are currently enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 33°C. In response to the extreme weather, authorities have issued a red warning, the highest level of … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 daytrips birmingham attractions travel themeparks zoos historicsites wildlife family travelguide

A new guide has ranked the UK’s 10 best day trips, highlighting several top attractions within easy reach of Birmingham. The Big Day Out Index, compiled by AttractionTickets.com, evaluates destinations based on Google … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 moss birmingham newstreet storeclosure bullring retail templebuildings rebranding shopping restaurants

After nearly three decades as a fixture on Birmingham’s bustling New Street, Moss is set to close its longstanding shop this September. The retailer, known for outfitting Brummies in stylish suits and accessories since the … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gastroparesis diabetes birmingham feedingtube crowdfunding surgery family raredisease health support

Ashley Vickers, a 42-year-old father of three from Sheldon, Birmingham, has spent the last decade battling gastroparesis—a rare and debilitating stomach condition that has forced him to rely on a feeding tube for sustenance. … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham heatwave splashpad lido aquapark lakes beaches outdoorswimming familyfun cooling

When the heatwave hits Birmingham, staying cool is essential—and thankfully, this landlocked city offers plenty of refreshing options nearby. From outdoor pools and splash pads to inland beaches and aqua parks, you can enjoy … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 birmingham restaurants sushi openings closures dining foodtrend gourmet japanesecuisine citycenter

Birmingham’s dining landscape in 2026 tells a story of both loss and renewal. So far this year, at least 11 notable restaurants have closed their doors, including well-loved names like Riva Blu and Restaurant In The Woods. … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 vyve coffee bullring birmingham açaí matcha wellness millennials speciality shopping

Vyve, the coffee shop that drew crowds when it launched its first branch in Glasgow earlier this year, is set to open its inaugural West Midlands location in the Bullring shopping centre, Birmingham. Known for its speciality … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 heatwave birmingham metoffice redalert schools infrastructure health ukhsa midlands weather

Birmingham has entered an unprecedented red heat alert, marking only the second time the Midlands has faced the Met Office’s highest heat warning. Starting at 9am on Wednesday, June 24, this 36-hour alert will remain in … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 politics labour burnham birmingham primeminister leadership taxation publicopinion starmer election

Under the glaring sun, Birmingham voters showed little excitement over the arrival of a new Prime Minister. Although Andy Burnham was warmly welcomed by backbench Labour MPs following his swearing-in on Monday, that … Read More