Judge Calls It a 'Great Shame' to Sentence Knifeman Who Slashed Man's Neck on Broad Street Monday, January 12, 2026 knife assault sentencing broadstreet youthdetention birmingham crime violence court conviction 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 … Read More
New Year Warning as Birmingham Bus Lane Camera Catches More Drivers After Relocation Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham buslane camera enforcement broadstreet fines traffic metro berkleystreet citycouncil 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, … Read More
New Bus Lane Cameras on Birmingham’s Broad Street Catch 25,000 Drivers in First Year Friday, January 2, 2026 birmingham buslane enforcement traffic cameras broadstreet fines publictransport transport citycouncil sport New bus lane cameras installed along Birmingham’s famous Broad Street have caught an impressive 24,743 drivers in just their first year of operation. Enforcement began at the end of 2024 with the aim of ensuring smoother … Read More
Birmingham's Busiest Bus Lanes Catch Nearly 45,000 Drivers Fining This Year Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham buslanes fines moorstreetqueensway traffic council digbeth carrslane broadstreet motoring Nearly 45,000 drivers have been caught violating bus lane restrictions on Birmingham’s Moor Street Queensway so far this year. The high number of offences suggests that many motorists find the rules confusing or are … Read More
Photos from Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral Procession Mark a Day to Remember Sunday, December 28, 2025 ozzy osbourne funeral broadstreet birmingham procession rock legacy tribute music Thousands of fans and mourners came together in Birmingham today to honor the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. The funeral procession, which made its way down the iconic Broad Street, was an emotional tribute to the … Read More
I Had a Christmas Dinner at Wetherspoons – But It Was Missing One Key Ingredient Saturday, November 15, 2025 wetherspoons christmas roastdinner festive broadstreet pubfood turkey stuffing gravy roastpotatoes Visiting The Figure of Eight Wetherspoons for a Christmas dinner on a Thursday felt unusual for me, as I usually just stop by for a few pints and a packet of crisps. Wetherspoons has a unique atmosphere—the familiar scent of … Read More