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…
Residents of a Birmingham street cite crime, speeding, and problem housing as reasons for wanting to relocate. Birmingham Street: Once ‘Nice’ Area Faces Crime, Residents Want to Leave City Road in Edgbaston should be a nice place. Sadly, residents face many problems. These include speeding, crashes, and break-ins. Drug deals happen in driveways. Some houses…
A fight broke out at a Birmingham pub after a teen was told he had too many WKDs. Two received suspended sentences. Pub Brawl Erupts After Teen Told He’d Had Enough Alcopops Okay, so listen to this crazy pub story. It happened back on January 30, 2020. This guy, Adam Thomas, had a run-in with…
CCTV footage shows thieves stealing Team Ireland cyclist Kelly Murphy’s valuable bike from her shed in Birmingham. Olympian’s High End Bike Stolen From Birmingham Shed in Shocking Raid Hey, guess what happened in Birmingham? Thieves stole a bike from an Olympian’s shed. Kelly Murphy, who cycles for Team Ireland, had her bike taken. It’s worth…
Birmingham extends tip hours as bin strikes halt recycling. Residents can use tips for recycling during the disruption. Birmingham Tip Hours Extended Amid Bin Collection Suspension Birmingham’s bin strikes are causing changes. The city council extended tip opening times. Strikes impacted recycling collections. Recycling pickup is stopped during strikes. Unite union members are striking for…
New tunnel to Birmingham City FC stadium? Linking New Street to Bordesley Green. Skepticism arises over cost and necessity. Birmingham Tunnel Plan Sparks Debate New Street Station Link Proposed Tom Wagner, chairman of Birmingham City FC, wants a tunnel. The tunnel would link New Street station to the new stadium in Bordesley Green, East Birmingham.…
Boy threatened with knife near Leo Ross murder site increases parent concerns. Police investigate, no arrest made yet. Mum Says Kids Aren’t Safe After Son Held at Knifepoint Near Murder Site A boy faced a scary situation on his way to school. A man threatened him with a knife. This happened a week ago, and…
Birmingham residents furious over bin strikes coinciding with a council tax increase, demanding fair service or tax relief. Bin Strike Outrage Birmingham Residents Demand Tax Relief for Missed Service Birmingham residents are upset. Recycling collections are stopped due to a bins strike. The council told people to use local tips instead. Many people did not…