A Birmingham vape shop, Sanka Vapes, located at 450 Birchfield Road in Perry Barr, is under scrutiny after being caught selling vapes to children and stocking illegal tobacco products. Following an investigation by Birmingham …
Last week, we shared five intriguing stories about everyday sights Brummies often overlook. Having chronicled Birmingham since 1870, we have a treasure trove of captivating tales that reveal the city’s rich and sometimes …
In May, seven high street shops across Birmingham faced raids by police and trading standards officers as part of a coordinated effort to tackle organised crime in the West Midlands. This crackdown follows the launch of the …
Hospital leaders in the Midlands are implementing a smoke-free policy with a focus on support rather than strict enforcement. The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust introduced a comprehensive smoking ban …
If you need a powerful reason to quit smoking, look no further than this remarkable study involving identical twins. Once indistinguishable, the twins now bear dramatically different appearances— all because one took up …
A Birmingham community’s vigilance led to a dramatic police find after a tip-off about a suspicious vehicle in Sparkbrook. Acting on intelligence from local residents, officers conducted a search that resulted in the arrest …
In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other …
UK households are bracing for a series of tax hikes set to take effect in 2026, following a range of policy changes by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. These adjustments will increase the financial burden on millions …
A criminal gang of four has been convicted following the discovery of an illegal tobacco factory valued at over £500,000 in Birmingham. The investigation began in May when officers stopped a vehicle in the Southside area of …
Mouth cancer diagnoses in England have risen to an unprecedented level, with new cases now reaching 9,293 annually—a staggering 37% increase over the past decade, according to the latest figures from NHS England. Alarmingly, …