The 9 Best Charity Shops in and Around Birmingham for Bargain Buys Tuesday, January 13, 2026 charity birmingham thrift bargains preloved sustainability shopping secondhand community reuse Shopping second-hand is not just a smart way to save money—it’s also a powerful way to support sustainability. By giving pre-loved items a second life, you help reduce waste and keep quality goods out of landfills. In recent … Read More
Violent Birmingham Robber Sentenced to Life After Declaring Himself a 'Risk to the Public' Tuesday, January 13, 2026 robbery violence birmingham knife-crime jail sentencing mental-health burglary offender dangerous Craig Holden, a 43-year-old violent offender from Hall Green, Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack on a 72-year-old man and subsequent criminal acts. Holden, who described himself as a … Read More
Nurse’s Distress Over Fly-Tipped Rubbish and Dead Animal Near Her Home Tuesday, January 13, 2026 flytipping rubbish birmingham handsworth nuisance environment cleanup community enforcement health A Birmingham nurse has voiced her distress after discovering a dead animal amid a pile of illegally dumped rubbish outside her home on Wattville Road in Handsworth. The growing mound of waste, including soiled bin bags and a … Read More
Inside Midland’s ‘Dreary’ HMP Featherstone: Struggling with Poor Living Conditions Tuesday, January 13, 2026 prison inspection hmpfeatherstone conditions maintenance selfharm overcrowding segregration drugrecovery rehabilitation An inspection report has revealed troubling conditions inside HMP Featherstone, a Midlands prison described as ‘dreary’ with substandard living environments. While the prison benefits from committed leadership, the HM … Read More
Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Aldi Announces Pay Rise and Benefits Boost for Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2026 aldi payrise supermarket apprentices wages benefits maternity community charity employees Aldi is set to reward its thousands of UK employees with a significant pay increase as part of a £36 million investment in wages and benefits. Starting from March 1, 2026, Store Assistants will receive a new starting pay of … Read More