Birmingham Bin Strike: Council Leader Calls for Urgent Talks with Unite Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham strike unite johncotton wastemanagement labourcouncil paydispute bincollections recycling negotiations Birmingham’s bin strike saga may be nearing a turning point as Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has extended an invitation to union Unite for urgent talks. The strike, driven by disputes over pay cuts reportedly … Read More
Birmingham Airport Cancels All Flights to the UAE Amid Middle East Tensions Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham airport flights cancellation middleeast gulf crisis bhx southpars conflict Birmingham Airport is facing significant disruption today, with all British Airways flights to the United Arab Emirates cancelled and grounded until the summer. This comes as escalating tensions in the Gulf region continue to … Read More
Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Incredible Peaky Blinders Sculpture Crafted Inside the Eye of a Needle Thursday, March 19, 2026 microart sculpture peakyblinders birmingham drwillardwigan miniature kevlar tommyshelby charity animalrescue Globally renowned micro-artist Dr Willard Wigan MBE has unveiled a breathtaking miniature sculpture of Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders, crafted delicately inside the eye of a needle. Using one of his own eyelashes as a … Read More
Birmingham’s Oasis Market Demolished, Marking the End of an Era Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham oasis market demolition priorysquare hammerson martineaugalleries development traders community Bulldozers have started tearing down the walls of Priory Square in Birmingham city centre, signaling the poignant end of an iconic chapter in the city’s retail history. This site, once home to the much-loved Oasis Market, was … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More