Reform UK’s HS2 Scrap Plan Dismissed as ‘Utter Nonsense’ by Andy Street Tuesday, March 24, 2026 hs2 northernpowerhouserail birmingham manchester andystreet railinfrastructure transportpolicy reformuk markwild hs2reset sport Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has expressed cautious optimism over the government’s recent announcement of a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, while strongly rejecting Reform UK’s proposal to scrap HS2 … Read More
Screaming Mum Left Seriously Injured After Reckless Audi Driver Causes Devastating Crash Near Birmingham City Ground Monday, March 23, 2026 dangerousdriving crash birmingham speeding audi injury court coverup sentencing reckless A horrific crash near Birmingham City’s football ground left a mother trapped and critically injured after a reckless Audi driver exceeded the speed limit and caused a massive collision. Azam Adal, 30, was driving at speeds … Read More
Major Birmingham Route Set for Transformation with Bus Priority Measures Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham westmidlands buspriority publictransport sohoroad a41 busroute74 infrastructure transport investment sport A significant new bus priority scheme is poised to improve one of Birmingham’s busiest transit corridors. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is scheduled to review the £15.6 million Cross City Bus … Read More
Council Considers Action Over Crumbling Birmingham Landmark Posing Serious Safety Risks Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham methodistcentralhall heritage safety victoriansociety historicengland preservation architecture development enforcement Birmingham City Council is weighing enforcement action to safeguard the historic Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street, a Grade II-listed building that has been steadily decaying for nearly a decade. Campaigners warn … Read More
We Explored Birmingham’s Winson Green—Known for the Worst Parking, and the Reality Is Shocking Monday, March 23, 2026 winsongreen birmingham parking pedestrians pavement unsafe traffic enforcement localissues urban Finding the absolute worst parking in Birmingham is no easy feat—poor parking habits seem to plague nearly every street. Yet, Winson Green has earned a notorious reputation that may just top them all. Local would-be … Read More
Exact Date Birmingham Households Must Act By – or Risk Losing Their Vote Sunday, March 22, 2026 birmingham voting elections registration postalvote council wards localgovernment deadline 2026 Birmingham residents are being urged to register promptly to avoid missing out on their chance to vote in the upcoming local elections scheduled for Thursday, 7 May 2026. In this election cycle, all 101 council seats across … Read More