Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected …
A Birmingham nurse has voiced her distress after discovering a dead animal amid a pile of illegally dumped rubbish outside her home on Wattville Road in Handsworth. The growing mound of waste, including soiled bin bags and a …
Craig Holden, a 43-year-old violent offender from Hall Green, Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack on a 72-year-old man and subsequent criminal acts. Holden, who described himself as a …
Birmingham City are taking a measured approach with defender Lee Buchanan as he resumes training following a year-long knee injury layoff. Buchanan sustained the injury in a match against Blackpool that ended 0-0 in late …
A Birmingham judge expressed regret over sentencing Jake Bishop, a 20-year-old, to youth detention for slashing a man’s neck on Broad Street, describing it as a “great shame.” During the incident, Bishop approached the victim …
A power outage at Birmingham Airport, triggered by severe weather conditions, led to significant delays and flight diversions affecting numerous passengers. Following the impactful Storm Goretti, the region continued to …
A power outage at Birmingham Airport has led to widespread disruption, with numerous flights delayed or diverted. The issue stems from a failure in the NATS radar system, which is crucial for coordinating air traffic. As a …
Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch has revealed how he has had to adjust his game since moving to the physically demanding environment of the English Championship. The German forward has experienced a mixed start to his …
A teenager involved in one of Birmingham city centre’s most violent family brawls has been caught and sentenced after evading the law for over a year. Thomas Sweeney junior, now 19, was due to be sentenced in August 2024 for …
Just a short 12-minute drive west from Birmingham city centre lies Rotton Park, a suburb drawing growing attention as local housing dynamics echo the challenges seen in London. Despite a dramatic 31.1% drop in average …
Kevin Gilmore, aged 41, has admitted to six charges of filming underage girls without their consent outside a Birmingham school. The disturbing offences came to light after a witness spotted Gilmore concealing a camera phone …
Last Thursday, 8 January, Birmingham city centre buzzed with excitement as beloved presenter Claudia Winkleman was spotted filming for Channel 4’s upcoming series, The Piano. Joined by musician MIKA, Claudia’s presence at New …
Scott Wright is poised to make his long-awaited return for Birmingham City in today’s FA Cup tie against Cambridge United, marking his first appearance in more than ten months. The Scottish winger has been sidelined since a …
The Kings Norton Farmers Market, renowned as one of the best farmers markets in Britain, has cancelled its event scheduled for Saturday, January 10, due to icy weather warnings. This marks only the second cancellation in the …
Drivers in Birmingham should be aware of changes to bus lane enforcement as a key city centre camera has been repositioned, resulting in a significant increase in detected violations. The bus lane camera along Broad Street, …