Violent Disorder Outside Birmingham Club Leads to Police Assault and Temporary Closure Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham violence police licensing disorder nightclub johnbrightstreet westmidlands investigation closure A major disturbance erupted outside the King of Clubs in Birmingham city centre when more than 100 individuals armed themselves with glass bottles and other items, hurling them at police officers. The incident occurred on … Read More
Nine Birmingham Areas Among England’s Top 20 Poorest for Child Poverty Monday, June 8, 2026 childpoverty birmingham deprivation costofliving heartlands alumrock families foodinsecurity education government Newly released figures have laid bare the devastating extent of child poverty in Birmingham, with nine of its areas ranking among the top 20 worst in England. This troubling data reveals that Birmingham alone accounts for … Read More
'Mortified' Single Mum Faces Job Loss After Drink-Driving Crash in Birmingham Monday, June 8, 2026 drinkdriving birmingham accident alcesterroad droitwichspa drivingban hgv singlemum legal crash Helen Dickens, a 43-year-old single mother from Droitwich Spa, is facing serious consequences after a drink-driving incident last November. Driving along Alcester Road in Birmingham, Dickens collided with a heavy goods … Read More
Big John’s Birmingham Found Employing Illegal Worker and Paying Below Minimum Wage Sunday, June 7, 2026 immigration illegalwork minimumwage exploitation birmingham bigjohns licensing enforcement employment homeoffice A Big John’s takeaway branch in Selly Oak, Birmingham, was discovered to be employing an illegal worker during a Home Office immigration raid last June. The Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team visited the … Read More
Identical Twins Undergo Same Cataract Surgery Weeks Apart, Surprising Doctors Sunday, June 7, 2026 twins birmingham cataracts surgery ophthalmology newmedica aging vision healthcare medical Identical twins Bill and John Bowdler from Birmingham have amazed medical staff after both required cataract surgery on the same eye within weeks of each other. The 82-year-olds, who have spent their entire lives … Read More
Grieving Birmingham Driver Receives Three-Year Ban Following Collision Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham drinkdrive collision drivingban grief law court alcohol sentencing traffic A Birmingham man, Shamarie Wedderburn, has been disqualified from driving for three years after a collision in May revealed he had been under the influence. Police attending the scene noted the strong scent of alcohol and … Read More