Dad-of-two Banned After Drunk Driving Incident Following Birmingham Airport Flight Delay Friday, March 20, 2026 driving intoxication birmingham airport hs2 conviction ban custody court remorse Jason Bonner, a 32-year-old father of two from Birmingham, found himself in serious trouble after a night of poor decisions following a delayed flight. The HS2 employee, who frequently travels to Ireland for work, began … Read More
Restoration Begins at Birmingham’s Historic Lad in the Lane Pub Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham pub heritage restoration landmark history architecture conservation revitalization planning Work has officially started on the Lad in the Lane, Birmingham’s oldest pub, long after its closure left the historic site vulnerable to decay. The commencement of these restoration efforts marks a significant step toward … Read More
Moment 'Speeding' Driver Crashes Into Birmingham Homes Before Fleeing Scene Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham crash speeding washwoodheath police investigation damage residents fleeing collision A startling incident unfolded on Burney Lane in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, when a speeding vehicle lost control and crashed into multiple front gardens, leaving significant destruction in its wake. The driver slammed the car … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Birmingham Tower Plans Amid Fears of Unsuitable Student Housing Surplus Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham housing student accommodation development planning inflation viability tower council The approval of plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham has raised alarms about the possibility of an oversupply of unsuitable housing in the city centre. The development, set to provide 506 … Read More
Peaky Blinders: Exploring Midland Filming Locations as They Appear Today Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham midlands filminglocations theimmortalman history television drama industrial heritage Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed series set in post-World War I Birmingham, has captivated audiences with its gritty portrayal of the Shelby family’s criminal empire. The show’s authentic atmosphere owes much to its … Read More
Exploring Peaky Blinders Film Locations in Birmingham: Then and Now Friday, March 20, 2026 peakyblinders birmingham filminglocations bsafactory calkeabbey thegarrison montaguestreet digbeth history culture For the first time ever, scenes from the Peaky Blinders film franchise have been shot in its home city of Birmingham. The new movie, The Immortal Man, predominantly filmed at Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc studios, also … Read More