What is Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' and Where Can It Be Found? Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet retail urbandecay development economy commercial regeneration shopping Nestled on Birmingham’s bustling New Street lies an area locals have dubbed the “Zombie Quarter.” This name refers to a series of long-dead retail and commercial units that have remained empty and unused for … Read More
Traffic Chaos in Birmingham Escalates Due to One-Way System Designed to Ease Congestion Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham traffic congestion oneway citycentre transport business council roadwork accessibility Birmingham’s newest one-way traffic system, introduced as part of the City Centre Movement and Access Strategy, aimed to reduce congestion by discouraging through traffic on inner-city roads. However, local businesses … Read More
'Please Respect Others' – Birmingham Pub Enforces New Rules on Pool Table Use Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham pub smoking smokingban pooltable scottarms greatbarr vaping policy customerbehavior The smoking ban, which was introduced in 2007, continues to shape the atmosphere in pubs across the UK. In Birmingham, the Scott Arms pub in Great Barr is reinforcing these rules to ensure a pleasant experience for all … Read More
Birmingham Airport Faces Flight Cancellations Amid Middle East Crisis – March 24 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 birmingham airport flights cancellations middleeast conflict iran israel emirates travel Birmingham Airport has confirmed additional flight cancellations on Tuesday, March 24, due to ongoing instability in the Middle East. The regional crisis, now entering its fourth week, has significantly disrupted air travel … Read More
Birmingham’s £85 Million Crown Place Tower Officially Completed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 studenthousing birmingham crownplace skyscraper accommodation universities yugo development studentlife highrise The construction of Crown Place, a landmark £85 million student accommodation project in Birmingham, has officially been completed. Rising 33 stories, it now stands as the tallest student residence in the city, located at the … Read More
Birmingham Teen Sentenced After Dangerous Police Chase, Now GPS Monitored Tuesday, March 24, 2026 birmingham teen police chase dangerous driving gps monitoring sentencing law Adeel Khan, a 19-year-old from Bordesley, Birmingham, now faces a criminal record and strict monitoring following a perilous police pursuit earlier this year. On February 26, Khan engaged in a high-risk chase that saw him … Read More