New Birmingham City Centre Barriers Installed to Enhance Pedestrian Safety Thursday, May 7, 2026 birmingham newstreet barriers security pedestrians construction accessibility publicrealm renovation safety New permanent barriers have been installed along New Street in Birmingham city centre to prevent criminals and terrorists from using vehicles to harm pedestrians. These hostile vehicle mitigation posts replace previous … Read More
Liberal Democrats Promise to Prioritize Safety and Cleanliness in Birmingham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats localelections community safety cleanliness council politics residents antisocialbehavior The Liberal Democrats are fielding 101 candidates in the upcoming Birmingham City Council elections on May 7, aiming to secure at least 51 seats to take majority control. If they fall short, they hope to become the largest … Read More
Lindsworth School Urgent Fire Door and Roof Repairs Approved Amid Councillor Concerns Monday, May 4, 2026 lindsworth firesafety schoolrepairs birmingham kingsnorton councillors roofrepair safety education infrastructure Birmingham City Council has greenlit an urgent £4.8 million package to repair fire doors and roofs at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton, addressing pressing safety issues. Despite the approval, opposition councillors voiced … Read More
Midlands' Most Dangerous City Revealed: Nottingham Tops the List Monday, May 4, 2026 nottingham crimerates midlands safety blackpool birmingham violence population derby england A recent crime rate analysis has identified Nottingham as the most dangerous city in the Midlands, defying expectations that cities like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, or Stoke-on-Trent would lead the rankings. Nottingham ranks … Read More
Judge’s Stark Warning to Birmingham Teen Carrying Knives After Near-Fatal Incident Monday, May 4, 2026 knife youthcourt birmingham stabbing violence judge weapon crime sentencing safety In a powerful courtroom moment, District Judge David Wain issued a stern warning to any young person carrying knives in Birmingham, highlighting the grave dangers of such actions. The warning came during the hearing of a … Read More
Southend High Street Brawl: 30 Teens Armed with Knives Leave Two Injured Saturday, May 2, 2026 southend essex police dispersal knives violence teenagers crime publicorder safety A violent altercation erupted on Southend High Street involving approximately 30 teenagers armed with knives and bottles, resulting in two victims sustaining slash injuries to their faces. Essex Police responded swiftly to … Read More