Community
Kings Norton B&B plans return to Birmingham planners despite refusal
Birmingham planners will reconsider a nine-room B&B at The Green in Kings Norton after a council officer found no material reasons to refuse, despite parking and amenity concerns.
Business
Tungsten West 'on track' to restart Hemerdon mine production
Tungsten West reports 'significant progress' and remains on track to restart production at Hemerdon mine in Q1 2027 after securing £71m government funding.
Culture
Madeira: Europe's Hawaii stays 25C in October with £35 flights from Birmingham
Madeira, dubbed Europe's Hawaii, still hits 25C in October. Flights from Birmingham cost from £35 each way with Skyscanner, making a sunny escape affordable.
Politics
Mayor's job offer to ex-Sandwell Labour leader under review
Richard Parker's job offer to ousted Sandwell Labour leader Kerrie Carmichael is under internal review after BirminghamLive raised cronyism concerns. Flaws found in appointment process.
Transport
Sport
Health
Birmingham GP warns students as STI cases rise nearly 20%
Gonorrhoea diagnoses in Birmingham rose 17% to 1,844 in 2025, while syphilis cases increased 15.8%. A GP urges students to prioritise sexual health.
Ovarian cancer symptoms mistaken for perimenopause
Kelly Hashemi, 41, died of ovarian cancer after symptoms were dismissed as perimenopause. Her husband Arya runs the Great North Run for St Bede's Hospice.
£70,000 payments confirmed for LGBT veterans by government
Veterans affected by the pre-2000 LGBT ban have 100 days left to apply for restorative measures, including payments up to £70,000, the government confirms.
Hospice urges Will writing during Make a Will Month
North Devon Hospice urges residents to write a Will during Make a Will Month, as only 37% of UK adults have one, and gifts fund care for 1 in 4 patients.
State pension tax pledge confirmed by Treasury
HM Treasury confirms pensioners on full state pension only won't pay income tax under PM Burnham, but increments and SERPS remain taxable.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?
