Birmingham’s Opheem Named Among UK’s Best Restaurants, Honors Stratford Road Curry Legacy Wednesday, June 10, 2026 opheem indian restaurant aktarislam birmingham michellin nationalawards curry cuisine stratfordroad Opheem, a celebrated Indian fine dining restaurant in Birmingham, has earned a prestigious spot among the UK’s top 100 restaurants in the National Restaurant Awards. Located on Summer Row in the city center, Opheem ranks … Read More
I quit Australia to return home to Birmingham – one thing couldn’t be replaced Wednesday, June 10, 2026 australia birmingham expat family contentcreator lifestyle travel homesickness beaches return Ellie McClean, a Birmingham-based content creator, recently made the heartfelt decision to leave Australia after two and a half years and return home to the UK. Having lived across Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, Ellie … Read More
Man Who Admitted 'I've Killed Her' at Doorstep Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter 12 Years Later Wednesday, June 10, 2026 manslaughter birmingham nechells crime legal trial plea incident victim ozekellempire Ozekell Empire, now 42, has formally pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Andrea Carr. The tragic incident occurred at their shared residence in Nechells, Birmingham, in December 2014. At the time, Empire notably … Read More
Free Tennis Initiative Launches in Erdington for Mums and Kids Ahead of Wimbledon 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 tennis erdington birmingham families mums children activity wimbledon sports community sport A new community tennis program, Rally Together, has recently launched in Erdington, Birmingham, offering free tennis sessions designed specifically for mums and their children. This initiative aims to promote physical … Read More
£300 Fines Imposed for Non-Compliance with New Wood Burner Rules from March 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 woodburners logburners defra smokecontrol airpollution birmingham cleanairact fuels readytoburn environmentact UK households using wood burners and log burners now face fines of up to £300 if they breach updated DEFRA regulations introduced to reduce air pollution. While wood burners are not banned, their use in designated smoke … Read More
Birmingham’s The Gunmakers Arms Closes Permanently Six Months After Reopening Tuesday, June 9, 2026 birmingham pub closure hospitality mentalhealth independent pubs business art community The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year … Read More