City-wide operation results in arrests, drug and weapon seizures, and recovered vehicles, addressing community concerns. Birmingham Police Seize Cash, Drugs, and Weapons in Targeted Operation Police in Birmingham made many arrests recently. West Midlands Police did a city-wide operation over the last month. Officers focused on the city centre and neighbourhoods. They seized drugs and…
Residents are worried about increased mice due to uncollected bins for 5 weeks on a Birmingham estate. Birmingham Residents Fear Bigger Problems Due to Missed Bin Collections Residents worry about mice on a Birmingham estate. Missed trash pickups cause this concern, as trash piles up at the Five Ways estate. The bin store often overflows…
Four Birmingham day centers are being sold, a crushing blow to campaigners fighting their closure due to funding cuts. Birmingham Day Centers Sold Defeating Campaigner Efforts Four Birmingham adult day centers will close soon. They are already being sold to buyers. This news is a blow to those trying to save them. Harborne, Fairways, Heartlands,…
A collision on A441 Pershore Road closed the route, leading to traffic delays and diversions. The road has now reopened. Crash Shuts Down A441 Pershore Road in Birmingham, Causing Rush Hour Chaos Hey, a crash closed a city road earlier. Traffic backed up during rush hour due to it. The A441 Pershore Road collision caused…
A Birmingham drug dealer was caught after police found cocaine hidden in a children’s Mega Blok toy bag. Birmingham Drug Dealer Nabbed Cocaine Found in a Mega Blok Toy Bag A drug dealer from Birmingham got caught. Patrick Reilly was moving lots of drugs. Police found cocaine in a kids’ toy bag. Reilly, age 40,…
A second teenager is arrested following a stabbing in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, after a police investigation. Teen Arrested After Bordesley Green Stabbing on Pretoria Road A teenager got arrested after a boy was stabbed in Birmingham. The boy, aged 16, was stabbed February 15 on Pretoria Road in Bordesley Green. He went to the hospital…
Birmingham library plans face public scrutiny amid fears that the cuts will worsen child poverty in the community. Birmingham Libraries Future Under Review Amidst Cuts Child Poverty Fears Birmingham library plans face public review. Campaigners fought the city council’s library changes. The council wanted to cut hours and maybe close some. Now, they must defend…
Cartoonist Colin Whittock, known as a Birmingham journalism legend, died on February 14 at 84, after working for the Birmingham Mail for over 40 years. Birmingham Mail Cartoonist Colin Whittock Dies Aged 84 Colin Whittock, a cartoonist, died on February 14. He was 84 years old. He drew cartoons for the Birmingham Mail, where he…
Plans cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset improve A38. Feedback is being sought. Bristol Airport Road Upgrades Aim to Benefit All A38 Road Users Locals can share thoughts on transport plans. These plans aim to cut travel time to Bristol Airport. Somerset and North Somerset are working together to improve the…
A teen stabbing led to Heartlands Hospital lockdown and false claims of a migrant attack. An AI image fueled the misinformation. Heartlands Hospital: Teen Stabbing, AI Image and Lockdown Explained A teen got stabbed in Birmingham. His family rushed to Heartlands Hospital, and about 40 anxious relatives arrived. The hospital went into partial lockdown. Security…