When Birmingham Recycling Collections Could Resume Amid Bins Strike Agreement Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham recycling collections bins strike waste unite council elections reform Birmingham City Council leader Councillor John Cotton has announced promising progress toward ending the prolonged bins strike, which has brought recycling collections to a halt since February 2025. The strike, now stretching … Read More
Schoolboy, 15, Left with Bullet in Back After Being Mistakenly Shot in Birmingham Park Friday, May 1, 2026 shooting birmingham mistakenidentity assault firearm victim trauma sentencing crime youth A 15-year-old schoolboy, who should be focused on preparing for his GCSEs, continues to endure the physical and emotional pain after being shot in a case of mistaken identity at George Street Park, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. … Read More
The Fort Shopping Park Hosts Free Family Day with VE Day Celebrations Friday, May 1, 2026 veday family event free entertainment erdington facepainting birmingham community celebration The Fort Shopping Park is inviting everyone to a special free family day celebrating VE Day on Saturday, May 9th, from 1 to 4 pm. Located just off the M6 in Erdington, this event promises a delightful afternoon filled with … Read More
Birmingham Patient Removed from GP List Assaults Medical Secretary in Disturbing Incident Friday, May 1, 2026 assault mentalhealth birmingham gp deregistration abuse therapy harassment racism rehabilitation A Birmingham man, Shuaib Al-Azawe, who had been removed from a GP’s patient list due to previous aggressive behaviour, verbally abused and physically assaulted a medical secretary at Ejaz Medical Centre. The incident, … Read More
Jet2 Updates Jet Fuel Hedging as Last-Minute Bookings Surge Amid Middle East Tensions Thursday, April 30, 2026 jet2 jetfuel middleeast airline travel booking hedging summertravel geopolitics consumerconfidence Jet2 has revealed that holidaymakers are increasingly leaving their bookings to the last minute, driven by concerns over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on travel. The airline, which operates flights … Read More
Snobs Owner Plans Rooftop Terrace for New Irish Bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street Thursday, April 30, 2026 snobs broadstreet birmingham irishbar rooftop nightlife hospitality entertainment livemusic development A vibrant new Irish bar is in the works to replace the vacant Players nightclub on Birmingham’s bustling Broad Street, promising an innovative rooftop terrace for patrons to enjoy. The team behind the iconic Snobs nightclub … Read More