Birmingham Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Issues Over 3,100 Parking Fines in Six Weeks Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham parking enforcement safety mev council fines traffic schools technology Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” … Read More
'Awful' Attack on 67-Year-Old Birmingham Shopkeeper After He Came to Neighbor's Aid Thursday, April 9, 2026 attack birmingham shopkeeper handsorth robbery assault queensheadroad westmidlandspolice community safety A shopkeeper in Birmingham was violently attacked and robbed after stepping in to assist a neighboring business on Queens Head Road in Handsworth. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Saturday, April 4. The … Read More
Met Office Identifies 9 UK Counties Set to Sizzle in Mini-Heatwave Wednesday, April 8, 2026 heatwave metoffice temperature ukweather april sunshine counties forecast wales safety The Met Office has announced the arrival of the UK’s first mini-heatwave of the year, predicting temperatures to reach up to 26°C on Wednesday, 8 April. This warm spell promises to bring a notable lift in temperatures … Read More
Police Appeal for CCTV Footage in Birmingham Broad Street Bar Sexual Assault Case Tuesday, April 7, 2026 police assault birmingham broadstreet investigation suspect cctv safety women crime West Midlands Police are appealing for assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted in a bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15, and no arrests have been made so … Read More
Birmingham City Council Investigates HMO Construction Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham council hmo construction safety warwardslane investigation residents publicsafety housing Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the … Read More
A Man Scared Me on a Bus — and I Felt Like It Was My Fault Sunday, April 5, 2026 women safety harassment publictransport abuse safertravel birmingham bystander empowerment violence sport It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public … Read More