Man who killed Birmingham friend over £40 at HMO went out drinking - then died in prison Wednesday, April 29, 2026 manslaughter birmingham aston hmo prison violence alcohol assault death crime Andrew Behan, 41, has admitted to the manslaughter of his friend Francis Leitner, 45, following a violent altercation at their house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Aston, Birmingham. The confrontation began over a disputed … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More
£3.7m SEN Facility Approved for Prince Albert High School to Meet Urgent Demand in Birmingham Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham sen education send facility construction inclusion council school pupils Birmingham City Council has approved a £3.7 million project to construct a new special educational needs (SEN) facility at Prince Albert High School, responding to an urgent demand for more pupil places. The single-storey … Read More
Six Free Agents Birmingham City and Championship Rivals Will Compete For Wednesday, April 29, 2026 freeagents championship birmingham transfers danneil karldarlow daelfry joshlaurent jeffersonlerma rossstewart sport Every summer, Championship clubs eye a handful of standout free agents, and in 2026, midfielder Dan Neil is rapidly becoming the prime target. Neil will leave Sunderland at the end of his contract in June, having spent the … Read More
DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp welfare benefits anxiety depression adhd tonyblair disability policy reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing renewed pressure to halt cash benefits for claimants with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has called on the Labour … Read More
Birmingham NHS Director Urges Men and Boys to Take Action Against Violence Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham vawg nhs safety men boys violence community walksafe justice Diane Rhoden, the Director of Nursing for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), has delivered a powerful message to men and boys across Birmingham as the city continues to confront Violence Against Women … Read More