Five Major Developments Poised to Transform Birmingham Neighbourhoods Forever Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham regeneration development bullring druidsheath sportsquarter thepowerhouse digbeth phoenixyard northfield sport Birmingham is on the brink of transformative change, with five landmark schemes approved in 2025 that promise to reshape communities from Digbeth to Druids Heath. In the city center, the demolition of the Bull Ring Indoor … Read More
Ryanair Passenger Traumatised After Being 'Flung from Seat' During Severe Turbulence at 35,000ft Monday, December 29, 2025 ryanair turbulence aviation emergency flight birmingham passengers safety tenerife incident A 33-year-old passenger on a Ryanair flight described a harrowing experience when the plane was struck by intense turbulence at cruising altitude, resulting in passengers being violently thrown from their seats. The flight, … Read More
Photos from Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral Procession Mark a Day to Remember Sunday, December 28, 2025 ozzy osbourne funeral broadstreet birmingham procession rock legacy tribute music Thousands of fans and mourners came together in Birmingham today to honor the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. The funeral procession, which made its way down the iconic Broad Street, was an emotional tribute to the … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Quirkiest Café: How a Resident Cat Almost Closed Folklore Sunday, December 28, 2025 folklore birmingham suttoncoldfield café bagels betty cat environmentalhealth community microbakery Tucked away beside Platform 2 at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station in Birmingham lies Folklore, a café that effortlessly blends community spirit with unique charm. Once the station’s shop, this hidden gem is easy to overlook, … Read More
How the Ghosts of the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew Still Haunt Birmingham in 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham gangs violence territory crime drugtrade law enforcement youth The Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew are infamous names in Birmingham’s criminal history—rival gangs that brought decades of violence and fear to the city’s north. Their reign over the drug trade and territorial disputes left … Read More
Birmingham’s Morris Centre Swimming Pool to Close Amid Serious Safety Concerns Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham swimmingpool morriscentre nhs safety closure repairs queenelizabethhospital community wellbeing The Morris Centre swimming pool, located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in Selly Oak, Birmingham, is set to close indefinitely on December 31 due to significant safety and structural concerns. The facility, which serves … Read More