Quinton

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 quinton calthorpe greenspace community auction conservation residents recreation environment edgbaston

Residents of Quinton are expressing strong concerns over plans to sell a cherished tree-lined recreation space, often described as an ‘oasis of calm’, slated for auction this September by the Calthorpe Estate. … Read More

Saturday, July 11, 2026 inquest drinkdriving crash quinton ridgacreroad mercedes fatality roadaccident tragedy leebowden

An inquest has confirmed that Lee Bowden, a 27-year-old father described as ‘loving’ by those who knew him, died in a car accident caused by drink-driving. The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday, … Read More

Thursday, July 9, 2026 lidl harborne demolition development supermarket community quinton jobs consultation traffic

Lidl has fast-tracked its plans to demolish the former Harborne Day Care Centre, following a proposal submitted earlier this year. The site, previously owned by Birmingham City Council, was closed and sold off last year, … Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2026 accident crash intoxication speeding death investigation quinton mercedes family coroner

A tragic car crash has claimed the life of Lee Bowden, a devoted father and regional coordinator for the AA, as he was returning home from a night out with friends. The 27-year-old Wolverhampton man died instantly after his … Read More

Sunday, April 12, 2026 birmingham housing council waittimes quinton socialhousing applications property bids tenants

The latest data on Birmingham City Council’s housing wait times highlights significant delays across the city, with Quinton experiencing the longest average wait of up to five years—or 256 weeks. Quinton not only faces … Read More