McDonald’s revives plans for Stirchley drive-thru after strong local opposition
McDonald’s has launched a fresh public consultation on revised plans to build a new drive-thru restaurant on the corner of Pershore Road and Hazelwell Lane in Stirchley. The proposals come after...
View ArticleBirmingham launches new housing repairs service for council tenants
A new housing repairs service for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders went live yesterday (01/07), with the council promising a more helpful, flexible and responsive experience. The new...
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Hundreds pay tribute to former Yardley Wood bus driver Peter Harris
Hundreds of people gathered today to bid a heartfelt farewell to former Yardley Wood bus driver Peter Harris, whose funeral and wake celebrated a life dedicated to family, friends and the local...
View ArticleWhat Birmingham City Councils new leadership means for the city
Birmingham City Council has a new political leadership after weeks of uncertainty following May’s local elections. A partnership made up of Green, Liberal Democrat and independent councillors has now...
View ArticleImage released after woman sexually assaulted in Kings Heath
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted in Kings Heath. The incident happened on Station Road at around 10pm on Tuesday 5 May. West Midlands...
View ArticleAppeal after attempted robbery on number 35 bus in Kings Norton
Police have issued an appeal after an attempted robbery on a bus in Kings Norton. A boy was travelling on the number 35 bus near the Shannon Road stop at around 7.45pm on 25 February when he was...
View ArticleBeoley company fined £30,000 after worker crushed by one-tonne concrete block
A Beoley vehicle maintenance company has been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a one-tonne concrete block. The 35-year-old father-of-two had been working for...
View ArticleHospital volunteer retires after more than 30 years supporting cancer patients
A long-serving volunteer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has stepped down after more than three decades supporting patients and staff in the radiotherapy department. Jean Mannan, who began...
View ArticleTwo arrested after suspected robbery car tracked to Yardley Wood
Two people have been arrested after officers tracked a car linked to a suspected robbery overnight. Police said the robbery happened just over the border in the West Mercia police force area shortly...
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Maypole retail parade and hotel put up for sale for £6.2m
A prominent site at Maypole has unexpectedly been put up for sale, with a multi-million pound price tag. The “Maypole Retail Park” and 60-bed hotel, sitting on the busy Maypole island, is being...
View ArticlePolice appeal after suspected weapon discharge in Kings Norton
Police are appealing for information after reports a weapon was discharged in Kings Norton. Officers were called to Thistle Green shortly after 6pm on Monday 1st April, with armed officers and a number...
View ArticleCCTV released after £20,000 stolen in Northfield High Street burglary
West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into a burglary on Northfield High Street. Officers say around £20,000 in cash was stolen from a business during a break-in...
View ArticleCouncil urges ‘respectful’ debate amid claims of intimidation over Druids...
Residents in Druids Heath have reported concerns about misinformation and intimidation linked to the area’s proposed regeneration, according to Birmingham City Council. The council said it had been...
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How James Watt and Matthew Boulton helped shape modern Birmingham
Two 18th Century figures are widely credited with helping transform Birmingham into one of the world’s leading industrial cities. Engineer James Watt and manufacturer Matthew Boulton formed a...
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Northfield driver jailed after seriously injuring two pedestrians
A man has been jailed after seriously injuring two pedestrians in Northfield, in a case that has renewed concerns about both rising dangerous driving and what some see as lenient sentencing. Jason...
View ArticleBirmingham Hospice’s Treecycling is back for 2025
Birmingham Hospice’s popular ‘Treecycling’ campaign is back. On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January, volunteers will collect and recycle Christmas trees across Birmingham & Solihull, saving you the...
View ArticleBirmingham City Council bin workers set to strike in new year
Birmingham City Council bin workers will undertake strike action beginning in January 2025 after talks broke down on Tuesday (17/12). The dispute will involve over 350 members of Unite and is taking...
View ArticleCouncil proposes to reduce speeds on most 40mph roads
Birmingham City Council is seeking residents views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph. The statutory consultation, which follows...
View ArticleBirmingham Family Hubs launches free parenting app
Parents and carers in Birmingham now have access to a powerful new resource, thanks to the launch of the Birmingham Family Hubs App. Created by Essential Parent in partnership with Birmingham Family...
View ArticleSolihull Hospital Marks Milestone with 1000th Robotic Surgery
Surgeons at Solihull Hospital have celebrated a major achievement this week, performing the 1000th robotic surgery within the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The procedure...
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