Birmingham City Council Approves Plans for New Lidl Store Replacing 29-Year-Old Wickes Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl birmingham hallgreen supermarket development planning demolition jobs landscaping breeam Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new Lidl supermarket to replace the 29-year-old Wickes DIY store on Stratford Road in Hall Green. The proposed development includes demolishing the existing store to make way … Read More
Raja Monkey: Beloved Birmingham Indian Restaurant Shuts Dine-In After 13 Years Saturday, May 16, 2026 rajamonkey birmingham indian restaurant closure hallgreen delivery darkkitchen cuisine takeaway After 13 years of delighting the Birmingham community with its authentic Indian flavors, Raja Monkey in Hall Green has closed its dine-in doors. Though the beloved restaurant has ceased on-site dining, fans of its popular … Read More
Birmingham's Safest Streets: Where Residents Sleep Soundly Without Worry Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield violentcrime sexualoffences jewelleryquarter hallgreen residents Birmingham has long faced challenges with serious crime in certain inner-city neighbourhoods. Incidents such as stabbings, robberies, and sexual assaults are tragic realities in some parts of the city. However, many areas … Read More
Plan Submitted to Convert Birmingham Family Home into Eight-Bedroom Assisted Living HMO Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham hmo assistedliving planning housing development hallgreen conversion property care A planning application has been submitted to convert a family home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) designed as assisted living accommodation. The proposal by … Read More
10 Birmingham Areas with Lowest Crime Rates Where Residents Feel Safe Monday, February 23, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield fouroaks hallgreen newhall lowcrime residents Birmingham, a bustling city with a large and diverse population, does face its share of crime challenges. However, the common perception that the entire city struggles with high crime rates doesn’t tell the full story. Like … Read More
Armed Robber Posing as Police Officer Attacks Couple in Birmingham Home Raid Wednesday, February 18, 2026 robbery birmingham police crime armed impersonation investigation hallgreen weapon assault A shocking armed robbery occurred in Birmingham when a man, disguised as a police officer, broke into a couple’s home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, demanding money at gunpoint. The incident unfolded on the evening of Friday, … Read More