Historic England Deems Birmingham Friends Institute Closure 'Upsetting,' Urges Active Preservation Saturday, April 4, 2026 historicengland birmingham moseleyroad friendsinstitute heritage community closure preservation trustees conservation The sudden closure of the Friends Institute on Moseley Road in Sparkbrook has caused significant disappointment among the community and heritage advocates alike. Historic England has expressed its concern over the shutdown of … Read More
Birmingham Driver Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal Crash in Stolen Car Saturday, April 4, 2026 birmingham crash stolen speeding fordfocus conviction sentencing recklessdriving fatality crime Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following a tragic car crash in Bournville in October 2022 that claimed the life of his best friend, David Brennan. Lawrence-Hayden was driving a stolen Ford … Read More
Birmingham Bin Workers Persist After Year-Long Strike Over Pay Friday, April 3, 2026 birmingham binworkers strike paydispute citycouncil picket publicsupport industrialaction laborrights municipalservices For over a year, bin workers in Birmingham have maintained a relentless strike, demanding fair pay from the City Council. What began as an all-out industrial action has gradually garnered widespread public sympathy, with … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Calls for SeeSay 81018 on All Regional Buses Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands police bussafety seesay81018 publictransport passengersafety birmingham anticrime communitysafety campaign sport Paula Shortland, an education officer with West Midlands Police, is advocating for a vital safety feature to be installed on every bus throughout the region. She has expressed strong support for BirminghamLive’s … Read More
The Lost Bullring King Kong: How Much to Bring Birmingham’s Iconic Ape Back Home Friday, April 3, 2026 bullring kingkong birmingham sculpture art nicholasmonro commonwealthgames storage publicart auction We’ve found the elusive Bullring King Kong, and it’s clear he might be ready to come home. This larger-than-life ape—with his oversized human hands and imposing presence—divides opinion, teetering between awe and unease. … Read More
Disputes Erupt Within Reform UK as Farage’s Party Battles to Dominate Birmingham Thursday, April 2, 2026 reformuk birmingham localelections candidateselection internalconflict paulsmith nigelfarage communitypolitics bullying politicaldispute Reform UK is experiencing internal turmoil in Birmingham following the announcement of candidates for the upcoming local council elections on May 7. Long-standing Reform volunteers and community champions in Northfield are … Read More