A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 29 years for raping victims in their sleep, including children, after his crimes were uncovered at a swimming pool. Birmingham Rapist Jailed for Attacks on Victims While They Slept Birmingham: A man named Christopher Johnson has been sentenced for some truly awful crimes. He was found guilty of…
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan is calling for an inquiry into the financial losses from the Perry Barr Games Village project, seeking transparency from the council. Birmingham MP Demands Inquiry into Games Village Financial Embarrassment Birmingham: Ayoub Khan, the local MP, is really pushing for a public inquiry. He wants to know how the Perry Barr…
Birmingham’s council faces pressure to eliminate the ‘rat tax’ amid ongoing bin strikes, raising concerns about a potential rat surge in the city. Calls to Abolish Controversial ‘Rat Tax’ as Residents Fear Rodent Overpopulation Birmingham: The city council is under fire for its ‘rat tax.’ This charge was introduced last year, and many residents are…
Three men are in court after allegedly carjacking a driver at knifepoint in Erdington, Birmingham, during a tense incident last Saturday afternoon Three Men Face Court After Knifepoint Carjacking Incident in Erdington Birmingham: Three guys are in court after a wild carjacking. It all went down on Short Heath Road last Saturday around 2:20 PM.…
A 91-year-old Birmingham man is in court, facing serious charges linked to historic child abuse at a children’s home over 30 years ago Birmingham Pensioner, 91, Faces Court Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Charges Birmingham: A 91-year-old man is in some serious trouble. Malcolm Phillips has been charged with multiple historic child sex offences. This…
A Birmingham car seller is jailed for fraud, but his wife escapes prison due to their children’s needs. The couple deceived many with unsafe vehicles. Birmingham Car Seller Jailed While Wife Spared Due to Impact on Their Children Birmingham: A couple got into serious trouble for selling unsafe cars. Sajad Hamid, 46, is now behind…
Birmingham boasts 39 primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted, helping parents choose the best for their kids 39 Birmingham Primary Schools Achieve Outstanding Ofsted Ratings in 2025 Birmingham: There are some fantastic primary schools in the city. Ofsted has rated 39 of them as outstanding. This includes schools in Handsworth, Saltley, and Sparkbrook. If you’re…
A bus incident in Birmingham led to passenger evacuations after smoke fears, but National Express later confirmed it was just steam from a coolant leak Passengers Evacuated from Birmingham Bus Over Smoke Fears, National Express Responds Birmingham: A bus ride turned a bit scary for some folks. Passengers on the number 14 bus had to…
Birmingham residents are calling for immediate action to improve the city’s messy streets and tackle fly-tipping issues Urgent Action Needed in Birmingham as Streets Are in Dreadful Condition Birmingham: There’s a real push for urgent action in Birmingham. People are fed up with how messy the streets look. Councillor Marje Bridle raised this issue during…
JoJo Smith shares her inspiring journey from growing up in care to running a successful business, proving that dreams can come true. From Care to Success: JoJo Smith’s Journey as a Brummie Businesswoman Birmingham: JoJo Smith’s story is truly inspiring. Growing up in care, she faced many challenges. At just six, she was taken from…