New UK Crime Rankings Reveal Surprising Insights About Birmingham Monday, March 9, 2026 crime uk birmingham nottingham blackpool deprivation population safety midlands statistics A newly released national ranking of the most dangerous towns and cities across the UK has shed light on some surprising crime patterns. Notably, Birmingham, often associated with serious gang-related crime, does not appear … Read More
Ofsted Praises Bishop Challoner Catholic College as One of Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Monday, March 9, 2026 bishopchalloner ofsted birmingham secondaryschool education inspection attendance behaviour leadership comprehensive Ofsted has released its latest evaluation following a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, a secondary school in Birmingham consistently recognized among the city’s top comprehensive schools. Located in Kings … Read More
Birmingham Schoolgirl, 14, Sexually Assaulted by Stranger After Being Lured and Losing Consciousness Monday, March 9, 2026 birmingham assault rape longstaff aston court victim trauma sentencing crime A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham endured a horrific assault after being lured into a private property while under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. Rhyce Longstaff, 31, invited the girl and her friends to a house … Read More
Alan Shearer Backs Expanded Championship Play-Offs Amid Birmingham City Manager's Support Monday, March 9, 2026 championship playoffs efl birmingham shearer premierleague football promotion chrisdavies soccer sport Premier League legend Alan Shearer has expressed his support for the EFL’s recent decision to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams next season, despite some concerns about potential impacts on … Read More
Crufts 2026 Best in Show Winner Announced Alongside Full List of Finalists Sunday, March 8, 2026 crufts clumberspaniel bestinshow dogshow petitebassetgriffonvendeen whippet dogcompetition ukkennelclub birmingham dogbreeds At Crufts 2026, held in Birmingham, an adorable Clumber Spaniel named Bruin has been crowned Best in Show, beating thousands of talented dogs from around the world. Known also as Soloist, Bruin’s owner expressed sheer delight … Read More
Major Surge in Midland Rat Complaints Amid Second Year of City Bin Strike Sunday, March 8, 2026 rats rodent pestcontrol westmidlands birmingham binstrike flooding climate infestations rentokil The West Midlands has experienced a significant increase in rat complaints over the past year, with confirmed rodent activity rising by 16%, according to pest control specialists Rentokil. This surge is reflective of a … Read More