In pictures: Huge crane hoists a new footbridge onto a long-awaited Birmingham railway station
A huge crane worked overnight on Saturday and Sunday (June 21) to lift the pre-fabricated footbridge above the…
Birmingham City Council pushing back trial plan to introduce temporary sites for travellers
The authority has said it is committed to introducing a “negotiated stopping” programme, which would involve an unused…
Council leader says net zero ambitions not being ‘sidelined’ in Birmingham
The council declared a climate emergency back in 2019, saying at the time it would aspire to become…
Council leader says net zero ambitions not being ‘sidelined’ in Birmingham
The council declared a climate emergency back in 2019, saying at the time it would aspire to become…
Birmingham set to accept another 124 Afghan refugees
The council said it was willing to accommodate 124 people during 2025/26 as part of the government’s Afghan Relocation…
Birmingham venue applies to sell alcohol for 18 hours a day despite residents’ concerns
Applicant Kelvin Ikechukwu wants a premises licence for 042 Bar and Restaurant in Soho Hill. He said it…
West Midlands economy ‘boosted by £120m’ due to major programme
The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Economy, Trade and Tourism Programme has been credited with bringing tens of…
Trial closure plan for ‘rat-run’ road in Birmingham announced amid safety concerns
Birmingham City Council said speeding and dangerous driving were common issues in the Holt Road area of the…
More trains set to travel through Lichfield to Birmingham under Midland rail hub plans
Before the pandemic four trains an hour ran through Lichfield to Birmingham on the Cross City Line; however…
Health secretary’s ‘cut agency spending’ letter lands with a thud in Shropshire
Health secretary Wes Streeting has told NHS trusts including Shropshire Community NHS Trust (Shropcom) that they “must reduce…