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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal Highters Heath house fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a house fire in Highters Heath in which another man died. Emergency services were called to Saxons Way, Highters Heath, shortly before 01:10 BST on Thursday. A man in his 30s was found with serious...
Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council bin workers set to strike in new year

Birmingham City Council bin workers will undertake strike action beginning in January 2025 after talks broke down on Tuesday (17/12). The dispute will involve over 350 members of Unite and is taking place over what the union has described as "attacks on workers pay" Beginning on...

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Stirchley

Delivery giant Getir closes a number of its Birmingham stores leaving hundreds without jobs

Rapid delivery giant Getir has made hundreds of its staff redundant after surprise closures...
West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police hunt for the occupants of a gold 4×4 after cyclist is rammed off his bike and robbed by masked men

West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a man was rammed off his...
Government

“We are heading for a winter of discontent” warns local MP as unemployment in the Selly Oak constituency grows by 61%

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday (13/10) reveal that the...
Severn Trent Water

Severn Trent sees highest demand for water in history as the region sees the driest May for a century

New figures for the Severn Trent region produced by weather forecasting and analysis company...
Birmingham

Aston Villa and #BrumTogether join forces to provide clothing support for vulnerable people

The Aston Villa Foundation, Active Wellbeing Society and wider #BrumTogether network have teamed up...
West Midlands Ambulance Service

Three hurt after rollover RTC in Kings Norton

Three young men have been hurt, two potentially seriously after a single vehicle rollover...
Charity

Win £1,000 and support a local charity with the ‘Spring Raffle’

Birmingham St Mary’s ‘Spring Raffle’ is back and this year, players can win up...
National Express West Midlands

New consultation asks for bus passenger views in South Birmingham

National Express West Midlands is again asking Brummies to help improve bus services in...
Walkers Heath

Police search for missing Walkers Heath man

Update: Police searching for missing man Ashley Hall from Walkers Heath yesterday found a body...
West Midlands Police

Kings Norton distraction burglar jailed for duping pensioners

A prolific burglar who posed as a police officer to trick his way into...
Druids Heath

Person treated for burns after garden hedge is deliberately set on fire

A person has been treated for burns after a garden hedge was deliberately set on...
Birmingham City Council

Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks

Birmingham City Council’s residential tower blocks are to be fitted with sprinkler systems and...
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Stirchley

McDonald’s revives plans for Stirchley drive-thru after strong local opposition

McDonald's has launched a fresh public consultation on revised plans to build a new...
Birmingham City Council

Birmingham launches new housing repairs service for council tenants

A new housing repairs service for Birmingham City Council tenants and leaseholders went live...
Yardley Wood

Hundreds pay tribute to former Yardley Wood bus driver Peter Harris

Hundreds of people gathered today to bid a heartfelt farewell to former Yardley Wood...
Birmingham City Council

What Birmingham City Councils new leadership means for the city

Birmingham City Council has a new political leadership after weeks of uncertainty following May's...