Birmingham’s Children Call for Social Media Reform: “Ban the Companies, Not Us” Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham socialmedia children regulation bullying addiction government onlinesafety youth education Students from Birmingham schools have delivered a compelling message directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s. Their resounding plea: hold social media … Read More
“It’s Wrong to Wait for Serious Accidents Before Taking Action on Our Dangerous Road” Sunday, June 7, 2026 shirley pedestriansafety crossing council traffic accidents community petitions roadsafety infrastructure Residents near Shirley Park in Hurdis Road are growing increasingly frustrated over the council’s inaction on a long-requested pedestrian crossing. Campaigners say a safer crossing point at the park’s entrance is overdue, … Read More
Poorest and Poshest Streets in Birmingham: Just Three Miles Apart Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham poverty wealth childpoverty sparkhill edgbaston incomeinequality community livingstandards socialdivide In Birmingham, the stark contrast between wealth and poverty unfolds just three miles apart, highlighting a city divided by fortune yet united by proximity. Sparkhill, recently named the poorest area not only in Birmingham … Read More
Neighbours ask to halt £30k home renovation for daughter's exams—what's fair? Sunday, June 7, 2026 construction renovation neighbours exams noise disruption finances compromise stress community A couple recently began extensive renovation work on a property they purchased over a year ago. The project, described as a “complete overhaul,” has involved many months of planning, securing permits, and finding … Read More
Every Birmingham Postcode Where House Prices Have Fallen as Values Plummet Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham houseprices propertymarket postcodes housing homeowners pricefall firsttimebuyers realestate markettrends House prices have significantly dropped across many parts of Birmingham over the past year, according to the latest data. Homeowners in several areas have seen the value of their properties decrease by thousands of pounds, … Read More
'Heartbroken' Mum Discovers Baby Has Inherited Rare 'Butterfly Skin' Condition Saturday, June 6, 2026 epidermolysis bullosa genetic butterfly skin rare condition blistering disability support Jennifer Taylor, a 34-year-old mother from Prescot, Merseyside, has lived her life with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), a rare genetic condition often described as ‘butterfly skin’ due to the extreme … Read More