Birmingham Man Assaults Court Security Guard After Turning Up Drunk for Sentencing Thursday, April 16, 2026 assault court birmingham drunk sentencing security bail apology fine publicservant A Birmingham man, David Bird, appeared before the court already intoxicated and subsequently assaulted a security guard at Birmingham Crown Court. Bird, 57, had stepped out for what he referred to as his ‘final drink … Read More
Birmingham Council to Enforce Road Rules with New Camera Installations Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham road safety enforcement cameras motorists council traffic fines transport Drivers in Birmingham are set to face increased enforcement of existing road rules as the city council announces a crackdown targeting banned turns and dangerous driving behaviors. While the regulations have been in place for … Read More
Taco Bell to Launch First Birmingham City Centre Outlet at New Street Station Wednesday, April 15, 2026 tacobell birmingham newstreet restaurant fastfood mexican cuisine expansion westmidlands bullring Taco Bell is set to bring its popular Mexican-inspired menu to the heart of Birmingham with its first city centre branch. While the fast-food chain already operates a location at Star City, the upcoming Birmingham New Street … Read More
State Pensioners with Back Pain Eligible for Up to £114 Extra Weekly from DWP Wednesday, April 15, 2026 pensioners backpain dwp attendanceallowance benefits disability health supervision claiming welfare State pensioners experiencing chronic back pain may be entitled to an additional benefit payment of up to £114.60 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Many individuals with common health conditions remain … Read More
At Least 250 Missing After Overcrowded Refugee Boat Capsizes in Rough Seas Wednesday, April 15, 2026 refugees rohingya bangladesh malaysia boat capsizing unhcr iom crisis displacement At least 250 people are feared missing after a refugee boat capsized in the treacherous waters of the Andaman Sea while attempting to reach Malaysia. The vessel, overcrowded with Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, … Read More
Renewed Hope for Birmingham’s Ornate Murdoch and Pitman Chambers Hotel Restoration Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham heritage restoration corporationstreet pitmanchambers architecture artsandcrafts hotel conservation austerity As pedestrians approach the striking red brick and terracotta façade of the Victoria Law Courts on Corporation Street, they might notice a stark contrast between the street-level view and the grandeur above. While the ground … Read More