A man died in a Stechford hit and run. Police seek the driver after the incident on Flaxley Road Sunday night. Stechford Hit and Run: Man Dies, Driver Sought 12 Hours After Incident Police are looking for a driver. A man died in a hit-and-run near Stechford Retail Park. It happened on Flaxley Road around…
Strikes by bin workers leave Birmingham streets overflowing. Residents fear health risks and increased rat populations. Birmingham UK: Piles of Rubbish and Giant Rats Plague Streets Birmingham faces a big trash problem right now. Bin workers are striking, so trash piles up. Pictures show streets full of overflowing bins; trash is dumped everywhere. People are…
Police are still searching for five men added to their wanted list in 2024 for crimes including burglary and stalking. West Midlands: Five Most Wanted Suspects Still on the Run After a Year West Midlands police seek five men. They added the men to their wanted list in 2024. A year later, the police still…
Police penalize Birmingham drivers for creating significant traffic jams with inconsiderate parking. Birmingham Drivers Face Fines for Saturday Night Traffic Chaos Birmingham drivers caused huge traffic jams. Police gave a warning after the chaos. The incident happened Saturday, February 8. Patrol officers criticized drivers in Small Heath. They parked without considering others. South Yardley Police…
Police increase presence in Birmingham’s Gay Village with friendly patrols following safety concerns. More Police Patrols Launched in Birmingham Gay Village for Safety Police are patrolling Birmingham’s Gay Village. They want everyone to feel secure there. The patrols include volunteers, a “rainbow watch walk,” aiming to stop trouble in the area. The Gay Village is…
Councils offer cash help up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. It is aimed at low-income households, regardless of benefit status. Council Cash Available: £200 Grants for Households Not on Benefits Your town might offer cost-of-living help. Councils give money to people who need it. This help works even without DWP benefits. Anyone can…
A risk-taker parachuted from a tall Birmingham building, causing a police investigation. He claims the city felt different. Daredevil Jumps UK Buildings, Says Birmingham Jump Was Extra Tricky A risk-taker parachutes from tall UK buildings. He says Birmingham feels different. This jumper does it up to 200 times yearly. Now, he claims he feels no…
A mother grieves as her son’s killer, jailed for 14 years, is set to be released, allowing him a future she can no longer share with her son. Killer Freed While I Visit Graveyard: Son’s Murderer Soon Released In 2010, Adam Cusack’s death shocked Birmingham. Killers chased Adam in Erdington, and a teen stabbed him…
Kombat Martial Arts, supported by Goldie and UB40, averted closure after a year-long battle with Birmingham City Council. Beloved Birmingham MMA Gym Saved After 17 Month Fight For Survival Hey, did you hear about that MMA gym? It’s called Kombat Martial Arts. Some celebs like Goldie and UB40 members love it. It almost closed down,…
New speed limit aims to improve safety on accident prone City near schools. Birmingham City Road Gets New Speed Limit After Crash Concerns City Road had many crashes. Residents wanted changes for years. They asked for ways to slow traffic. City Road has parked cars on both sides. Near-daily crashes often damage these cars. A…