I’m Never Going to Apologise to Aston Villa – Birmingham City Loved What I Did Friday, May 29, 2026 stephencarr birminghamcity astonvilla secondcityderby footballpassion carlingcup wembley derbyrivalry footballculture footballlegends sport Stephen Carr, former Birmingham City captain, stands firm on his controversial hand gesture at Villa Park in 2010, declaring he will never apologise for it. The gesture, which sparked headlines, only fortified Carr’s heroic … Read More
Birmingham's 'Pickpocket Queen' Set for Release as Underlying Causes of Crime Spree Revealed Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham pickpocket crime rehabilitation mentalhealth psychiatry offender theft probation communityorder Margaret Johnson, known infamously as Birmingham’s ‘Pickpocket Queen’, is poised for release after over a year in custody. With a criminal record boasting more than 200 offences, predominantly theft-related, … Read More
Birmingham Primark Shoplifter Warned Theft Could Jeopardize Asylum Claim Friday, May 29, 2026 primark shoplifting asylum crime birmingham court theft remorse financialstruggle menthealth A Birmingham man who stole £325 worth of items from Primark has been cautioned that his shoplifting offense could put his asylum claim in jeopardy. Andargachew Hailu, 32, targeted the retail store in Birmingham on April 15. … Read More
Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
Dudley Council Faces £18,000 Shortfall to Repair Mould-Damaged Home Built in 2017 Friday, May 29, 2026 dudley mould repairs damp housing council nhbc warranty awaabslaw housingrevenueaccount Dudley Council is set to spend almost £18,000 to fix damp and mould problems caused by latent construction defects in a council-owned property on Messiter Way, built just six years ago in 2017. The council initially received … Read More
Birmingham Hospitality Leaders Face Challenges Amid Tough Trading Conditions Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham hospitality economy nighttime commerce independent business finance challenge recovery Birmingham’s hospitality sector is grappling with a challenging trading environment as economic pressures continue to mount. The recently published West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission report outlines 25 … Read More