Birmingham Safe Centre for Vulnerable Children Nears Approval
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
The fatal stabbing of Katie Fox, 34, at a Birmingham bus stop has prompted a family fundraiser and new city centre lighting. A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted and subjected to racial abuse near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Can you help identify this person?
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
West Midlands Police removed six modified e-bikes and a moped from Birmingham's streets in Operation Frislen. The crackdown targets dangerous vehicles to protect the public. Join BirminghamLive on WhatsApp for breaking news.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Black Friday stabbing at Merry Hill shopping centre. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed. Call 101 with any information.
A 17-year-old boy was chased and stabbed at the Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre management reassures shoppers as police make an arrest. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Celebrate Rochdale's vibrant arts scene by nominating local heroes for the Rochdale Culture Awards 2026. Submit your entries before December 19 deadline.
A 17-year-old was chased and stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. Centre pledges increased security. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Motorists in Birmingham are being urged to avoid the city centre due to a slip road closure and heavy traffic. Consider public transport for your journey today.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals following new evidence in a Birmingham city centre disorder case that left a man hospitalised with injuries.
Discover the top 8 places to live in the West Midlands in 2026, according to Muddy Stilettos' expert guide. Find your perfect new home today!
West Midlands Police release images of two males wanted in connection with an arson attack at a Cannon Hill Park community centre on 23 September. No one was hurt. Call 101 with info.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Stagecoach Stourbridge students aged 11-16 wowed a packed Shaftesbury Theatre with a Madness medley after just eight rehearsals. Discover their journey and book a trial.
Year 5 student Sophie Baverstock from Lightwater Village School secures two bronze medals at the JSKA World Karate Championships in Japan. Discover her inspiring journey.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
New interactive map shows locations of Birmingham stabbings including five near Bullring. Police increase patrols after Katie Fox's tragic death. Share your experiences.
Police detained two people at a Birmingham apartment block following reports of vehicle crime. Lisa Wise and Emile George have been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.
West Midlands Police insist Birmingham city centre remains safe despite recent stabbings, with officers increasing patrols in crime hotspots. Read their safety message.
A unique Snow White pantomime created and performed by people with learning disabilities takes the stage at Sutton Town Hall. Celebrate inclusion and community spirit.
Residents reveal growing unease in Birmingham city centre following a series of violent incidents, including a fatal attack. West Midlands Police increase patrols.
A man was rushed to hospital after an assault on Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses to the Saturday night incident.
West Midlands Police increases patrols after a teenager is stabbed near the Bullring. Three charged as force vows to keep city centre safe for Christmas market visitors.
Birmingham's street lighting cuts have left central areas in darkness, raising safety fears after a tragic stabbing. Council, Mayor and Bullring respond.