Reform UK’s HS2 Scrap Plan Dismissed as ‘Utter Nonsense’ by Andy Street Tuesday, March 24, 2026 hs2 northernpowerhouserail birmingham manchester andystreet railinfrastructure transportpolicy reformuk markwild hs2reset sport Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has expressed cautious optimism over the government’s recent announcement of a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, while strongly rejecting Reform UK’s proposal to scrap HS2 … Read More
Birmingham’s £85 Million Crown Place Tower Officially Completed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 studenthousing birmingham crownplace skyscraper accommodation universities yugo development studentlife highrise The construction of Crown Place, a landmark £85 million student accommodation project in Birmingham, has officially been completed. Rising 33 stories, it now stands as the tallest student residence in the city, located at the … Read More
Birmingham Teen Sentenced After Dangerous Police Chase, Now GPS Monitored Tuesday, March 24, 2026 birmingham teen police chase dangerous driving gps monitoring sentencing law Adeel Khan, a 19-year-old from Bordesley, Birmingham, now faces a criminal record and strict monitoring following a perilous police pursuit earlier this year. On February 26, Khan engaged in a high-risk chase that saw him … Read More
Screaming Mum Left Seriously Injured After Reckless Audi Driver Causes Devastating Crash Near Birmingham City Ground Monday, March 23, 2026 dangerousdriving crash birmingham speeding audi injury court coverup sentencing reckless A horrific crash near Birmingham City’s football ground left a mother trapped and critically injured after a reckless Audi driver exceeded the speed limit and caused a massive collision. Azam Adal, 30, was driving at speeds … Read More
Major Birmingham Route Set for Transformation with Bus Priority Measures Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham westmidlands buspriority publictransport sohoroad a41 busroute74 infrastructure transport investment sport A significant new bus priority scheme is poised to improve one of Birmingham’s busiest transit corridors. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board is scheduled to review the £15.6 million Cross City Bus … Read More
Council Considers Action Over Crumbling Birmingham Landmark Posing Serious Safety Risks Monday, March 23, 2026 birmingham methodistcentralhall heritage safety victoriansociety historicengland preservation architecture development enforcement Birmingham City Council is weighing enforcement action to safeguard the historic Methodist Central Hall on Corporation Street, a Grade II-listed building that has been steadily decaying for nearly a decade. Campaigners warn … Read More