Birmingham

Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley railway hospitality birmingham pubs transport accessibility economy localbusiness revitalization

After decades of anticipation, the reopening of Moseley Village railway station is being celebrated as a significant boost to the local community and hospitality industry. The station, which resumed service on Tuesday, April … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley kingsheath birmingham food drink brunch dining train michelin markets

The newly opened Camp Hill train line has transformed access to Moseley and Kings Heath, erasing one of the last barriers to exploring these vibrant neighborhoods. No more enduring 25-minute bus rides—instead, you can reach … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 m&s percypig productdiscontinuation retail birmingham customerfeedback britishbeef sustainability foodretail investment

Marks & Spencer has announced it will be discontinuing its popular Percy Pig Fizzy Fruit Juice, leaving many fans disappointed. Customers across the UK, including those in Birmingham, have expressed their sadness over the … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 birmingham asylum threat machete standoff handsworth brivett prison police crime

Joshua Brivett has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison following a disturbing incident in Birmingham. Brivett threatened an asylum seeker with a machete, sparking a tense three-hour standoff on a rooftop in …

Thursday, April 9, 2026 heritage restoration restaurant birmingham victorian blacklock hospitality architecture renovation community

Sitting by the window of the soon-to-open Blacklock Chophouse on Cathedral Square, I was treated to one of Birmingham’s most striking views while waiting to chat with restaurant owner Gordon Ker. For years, only the former … Read More

Thursday, April 9, 2026 alcarns labour birmingham leadership politics primeminister military misinformation ukraine crisismanagement

Al Carns, the MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, is being touted as a dark horse candidate for the next Prime Minister, with bookmakers offering 10-1 odds on his potential leadership. Despite entering politics less than two years … Read More