Birmingham Trails Behind French Twin City in Tram Network Size Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham westmidlands transport metro lyon infrastructure devolution mayors publictransit urbanplanning A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government … Read More
Birmingham Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle Issues Over 3,100 Parking Fines in Six Weeks Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham parking enforcement safety mev council fines traffic schools technology Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” … Read More
'Awful' Attack on 67-Year-Old Birmingham Shopkeeper After He Came to Neighbor's Aid Thursday, April 9, 2026 attack birmingham shopkeeper handsorth robbery assault queensheadroad westmidlandspolice community safety A shopkeeper in Birmingham was violently attacked and robbed after stepping in to assist a neighboring business on Queens Head Road in Handsworth. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Saturday, April 4. The … Read More
Camera plea on Birmingham road where entire lay-by blocked by rubbish Thursday, April 9, 2026 flytipping rubbish dumping birmingham castlebromwich collectorroad solihull cctv prosecution waste Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards … Read More
The Slow Erosion of Birmingham’s Heritage: A Call to Protect Our Community Spaces Wednesday, April 8, 2026 birmingham heritage community council friendsinstitute elections moseleyroad conservation quakers cadbury Birmingham is evolving, but not without loss. Over recent years, many residents have felt an increasing sense of frustration and worry as key parts of the city’s history and identity slip away. Despite differing opinions and … Read More
Birmingham Underpass Revitalised as City Centre Art Revival Continues Wednesday, April 8, 2026 birmingham underpass art murals revitalisation localartists bid mailbox publicart music Birmingham’s city centre has breathed new life into the underpass beneath Suffolk Street Queensway, turning it into a vibrant open-air art gallery. This transformation, aimed at enhancing daily journeys, connects Navigation … Read More