Dudley Council Faces Backlash Over Bin Collection Delays and Pothole Repairs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 dudley council waste recycling potholes infrastructure delays services vehicles roads Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More
Businesses Embrace New Railway Station in Kings Heath, Calling It 'Exciting' Wednesday, April 15, 2026 kingsheath camphillline birmingham railway transport business connectivity commuting development retail Businesses in Kings Heath are celebrating the opening of a new railway station, the first in the suburb since World War II, seeing it as a catalyst for economic growth and increased accessibility. On April 7, the new Kings … Read More
Birmingham Woman Serves 16 Years for ‘21-Month’ Sentence, Now Back in Prison Amidst IPP Controversy Wednesday, April 15, 2026 ipp imprisonment sentencing mentalhealth prisonreform recidivism birmingham justice trauma licensing Jolene Davies spent 16 years behind bars for a crime that legally carried a sentence of just 21 months. Now, aged 40 and from Sparkbrook, she finds herself back in prison following another incident, highlighting the ongoing … Read More
Birmingham Coffee Shop Set for Transformation into Tesco Convenience Store Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham coffeeshop tesco conveniencestore newhallstreet retail refurbishment citycentre business opening A longtime fixture in Birmingham’s city centre is undergoing a major change. The Coffee#1 branch on Newhall Street, which operated since 2017, closed its doors last year and is now being refurbished to become a Tesco … Read More
Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More
Birmingham Bus Routes to Experience Major Changes Due to HS2 Construction for Up to 18 Months Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham hs2 buses transport diversion viaduct construction nationalexpress routes commuters Starting May 10, several Birmingham bus routes operated by National Express will undergo significant changes due to ongoing HS2 construction at Saltley Viaduct. The current viaduct is being replaced because it lacks the … Read More