Inside the Rising Trend of Teen Gatherings in Birmingham City Centre Tuesday, April 21, 2026 birmingham teenagers youth socialmedia bullring citycentre meetups publicspaces community crowds In recent weeks, Birmingham city centre has witnessed a notable increase in groups of teenagers gathering, particularly around the Bullring shopping centre. These so-called “link-ups” have drawn attention as … Read More
Young People in the West Midlands Face Ongoing Housing Challenges as Employers Express Deep Concern Sunday, April 5, 2026 housing westmidlands youngpeople propertyladder spatialstrategy development councillors affordability infrastructure youth Councillors and business leaders in the West Midlands have voiced serious concerns about the persistent housing difficulties facing young people in the region. As many struggle to buy or rent their own properties, city … Read More
11-Year-Old Boy Arrested in West Midlands Over Alleged Murder Plot Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arrest westmidlands murder plot police investigation child crime youth suspect An 11-year-old boy was recently arrested in the West Midlands in connection with an alleged murder plot. This arrest marks one of the youngest detentions by police in the area over the last 12 months, involving a crime of a … Read More
DWP Launches 80 New Youth Hubs to Boost Employment Opportunities for Young People Born 2002-2010 Thursday, March 26, 2026 dwp youthhubs employment spfl youth jobs welfare training partnership careers The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping young people move from benefits into employment. Central to this plan is the launch of 80 new Youth Hubs across Great Britain, … Read More
The Four Words That Make Brummies Uncomfortable: A Deeper Look at Identity in Birmingham Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham identity diversity racism culture community heritage ethnicity inclusion youth If I asked you, “Where are you from?” what would your answer be? It seems like such a straightforward question, yet over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how much weight those four words carry—and how they can make people … Read More
Meet the Two Birmingham Men on a Mission to Challenge Harmful Sexual Behaviour Saturday, March 21, 2026 birmingham misogyny education youth violence women schools awareness abuse prevention Joe Cole, 41, and Gareth Rogers, 43, are two Birmingham men committed to transforming the conversation around violence against women and girls. As directors and practitioners of The Right Path, they visit schools across the … Read More