Teenagers Sentenced for Brutal Stabbing of 15-Year-Old in Birmingham Park Friday, December 26, 2025 stabbing birmingham teenagers crime sentencing assault violence youth court rehabilitation Three teenagers have been sentenced for the savage stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in a Birmingham park. The attack, which left the victim stabbed eight times, was caught on CCTV from a nearby mosque. The footage shows Ishfaq … Read More
Photos from 1978 That Show How Birmingham Has Changed Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham history 1978 westmidlands transformation urban photography landmarks architecture heritage Step back in time with these captivating photos from 1978 that reveal just how much Birmingham has evolved. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, these images capture a moment in the city’s history and … Read More
How Birmingham’s Golden Eagle Rock Venue Became a City Centre Car Park Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham goldeneagle rockvenue heritage demolition musichistory citycentre planning development landmark Birmingham has seen many of its grand pubs fall to demolition, replaced by uninspiring developments. But the transformation of The Golden Eagle on Hill Street stings more deeply for its former patrons and music lovers alike. … Read More
Chaos, Queues, and a JCB: How Council Lorries Tackled Birmingham's Bin Strike Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham binstrike wastemanagement mobilewastecentre flytipping community jcb cleanup council recycling In spring 2025, Birmingham grappled with an all-out bin strike that left streets piled high with bags of rubbish. As the situation worsened, the city’s Mobile Household Waste Centres (MHWCs) extended their operations to seven … Read More
The 12 Best Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year Around Birmingham 2025 Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham twixmas events solihull stratford warwick tamworth malvern christmas newyear The days between Christmas and New Year—often called Twixmas—offer the perfect opportunity to relax, explore, and enjoy festive activities across Birmingham and its surrounding towns. Whether you’re looking for cultural … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Most Sought-After Estate Where House Prices Have More Than Doubled in a Year Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham fiveways edgbaston calthorpe property realestate houseprices conservation housing development Nestled near the western edge of Birmingham city centre, the Five Ways South and Calthorpe Park area has emerged as Birmingham’s most coveted residential neighbourhood, with house prices soaring by an astonishing 112% over … Read More