The massive Birmingham skyscrapers set to transform city skyline
Birmingham’s ever-changing skyline could soon get some new additions Alexander Brock Local Democracy Reporter 05:30, 04 Jan 2026…
Tributes to ‘broken’ Yardley Wood father who died on Boxing Day as son says ‘he needed help’
Valin Blake died alone in his Birmingham home without heating or a toilet, despite repeated requests for help…
Twelve big changes expected in Sutton Coldfield in 2026
There could be set for big changes with £20 million Plan for Neighbourhoods cash, a much-touted ‘Gateway’ scheme…
Birmingham 2026 bin shake-up explained – collection changes, timeline and more
Birmingham residents will see collections of household rubbish become fortnightly in 2026 Alexander Brock Local Democracy Reporter 08:00,…
Full list of Birmingham bin changes over Christmas and New Year 2026 amid ongoing strike
Birmingham city council warned residents not to put their blue-lid recycling out as the strike action continues over…
Inside Birmingham park charges row amid planned changes at three beauty spots
2025 saw Birmingham City Council push ahead with plans to bring in new charges at Sutton Park, Sheldon…
Grown up talks, not ‘war by megaphone’ – Birmingham council leader on why he does things quietly
Birmingham’s Labour council leader answers questions from us and our readersLeader of Birmingham City Council councillor John Cotton…
I visited Birmingham’s quirkiest café where popular regular almost had it shut down
The Folklore café at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station was nearly shutdown in 2025 – after its new resident…
‘Blatant racism’ harking back to 1970s ‘alive in Birmingham’, warns council leader
Council leader John Cotton has called for a clampdown on social media providers who allow racist commentary to…
Thousands more drivers caught at Birmingham city centre bus lane after cameras moved
Warning to drivers who were previously getting away with breaking the rulesBus lane cameras now operate along Broad…