JCB and taxi crash in Birmingham, road closed
Emergency services rushed to Bordesley Green East after a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi. No injuries reported. Get the latest traffic updates.
Emergency services rushed to Bordesley Green East after a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi. No injuries reported. Get the latest traffic updates.
A JLR worker from Acocks Green slipped on ice and saw his bin bag rip, spilling rubbish everywhere. The hilarious footage, shared on Facebook, has gone viral. Join BirminghamLive for more local stories.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by community grants and volunteer power. Get involved to help reverse the 80% butterfly decline.
David Walsh pleads not guilty to murdering carer Irene Mbugua, a mother-of-four, in Winson Green. Trial set for February. Read the latest court updates.
Birmingham is a great city, but what could make it even better? From cheaper buses to year-round ice rinks, we explore 10 key improvements. Share your thoughts with us.
An amber cold health alert is in force across the West Midlands until Friday, January 19. UKHSA warns of significant impacts on health services and a rise in mortality. Sandwell Council opens Welcoming Spaces.
Birmingham City Council says it's 'not possible' to grit every street after two teenagers took action on icy roads. With more snow forecast, read the full story.
Two Bartley Green teenagers took community safety into their own hands, gritting icy roads with a wheelie bin after snowfall. Read their inspiring story.
A plan for a permanent 'green stage' on Bournville Green has been submitted, aiming to boost arts and community events. The £63k project is led by a local consortium.
Birmingham's bin strike enters its second year with streets strewn with waste. See the latest images and read why the dispute between the council and Unite continues unresolved.
Birmingham's bin strike shows no sign of ending as 2026 begins, with shocking images revealing piles of uncollected rubbish and fly-tipping across the city. See the full story.
A review of the key Birmingham criminals jailed in 2025 for race-related crimes, from mosque terror plots to violent disorder and online threats. Explore the cases that exposed the city's underlying tensions.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
Birmingham residents face a festive nightmare as fly-tipped Christmas rubbish piles up in Small Heath and Bordesley Green. The ongoing bin strikes, now nearly a year old, are creating a public health crisis. Read more on the council's response.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
A look at how community action led to the rejection of several HMO applications in Birmingham in 2025, from Handsworth to Erdington. Read the success stories.
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
Wake Green Road in Moseley is closed following a serious collision. Police urge drivers to avoid the area as bus diversions are in place. Follow live updates.
A road in south-west Birmingham was closed after a two-car collision at the junction of Scotland Lane and Frankley Lane. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Get the latest traffic updates.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by local funding and community action. Find out how to get involved.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves Lidl's plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and replace it with a modern supermarket, increasing parking and jobs.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Police are investigating after a large street fight involving weapons erupted on Kenelm Road in Small Heath, Birmingham. No arrests made. Witnesses urged to come forward.
The Prince of Wales partners with Lioness Jill Scott to mark 100 years of Fields in Trust, highlighting the vital role of parks and green spaces for communities across the UK.
Discover Birmingham's stunning parks and green spaces that earned it the UK's first 'Nature City' title. Explore the top 10 spots, from Sutton Park to Moseley Bog.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.