Five Major Birmingham Developments Approved in 2025
Birmingham's landscape is set for a dramatic overhaul as five major schemes, including a new stadium and market demolition, received planning approval in 2025. Discover the details.
Birmingham's landscape is set for a dramatic overhaul as five major schemes, including a new stadium and market demolition, received planning approval in 2025. Discover the details.
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath has reopened following an unexpected electrical fault that forced its Christmas Day closure. The restaurant confirms New Year's Day plans are unaffected. Read the full story.
A popular Midlands steakhouse was forced to cancel Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties after a kitchen extractor fan failure. Families were left scrambling for last-minute alternatives.
A popular Midlands steakhouse cancelled Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties due to a kitchen fault. Families were left scrambling for alternatives after last-minute notice.
Declassified files reveal British officials' fears after the 2004 Northern Bank heist. Discover how the £26m robbery impacted the peace process and the hunt for the mastermind.
Four men arrested and weapons recovered after a police chase in Birmingham. Masked robbers targeted a shop near Five Ways. Call 101 with info ref 20/485966/25.
A 26-year-old man from Smethwick has been charged following a knifepoint robbery in Birmingham city centre on Christmas Eve. Read the latest court details.
Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath cancelled Christmas Day bookings due to an unexpected electrical fault. Read the full story and local reaction here.
Angel Madu, 39, an NHS nurse, faces her last Christmas after a lump she thought was from breastfeeding became terminal stage four cancer. Her family races to fund £75k treatment in Mexico.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a woman was threatened with a knife and robbed of her phone in Birmingham city centre on Christmas Eve. Police recovered the stolen property.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn says discussions about a Premier League title challenge are forbidden at the club's training ground as they focus on their crucial festive fixtures. Read his full interview.
Warwickshire Police are searching for prolific burglar Ryan Knights, 29, from Nuneaton, in connection with a robbery and thefts. Call 999 if seen.
Police data reveals the most violent streets in Small Heath, Birmingham, after a man was fatally stabbed on Swanage Road. Two arrests have been made. Contact police with information.
A Wolverhampton man used his car as a weapon to run over a victim twice. His girlfriend then robbed the injured man of his gold chain. Both have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
A 23-year-old man is in custody after a fatal stabbing on Swanage Road, Small Heath. Police continue to investigate the incident which occurred on December 20. Contact police with information.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a masked robber armed with a knife stole cash from a Morrisons Daily in Tamworth. The incident occurred on Ellerbeck, Stonydelph.
The Station pub in Kings Heath is holding a special event on December 27 to raise funds for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm in modern history, devastated the island.
Local councillors demand a developer withdraws a stalled plan for 450 homes in Dickens Heath, fearing it threatens the future of historic football and rugby clubs. Read the latest.
A 28-year-old man arrested over a fatal stabbing in Small Heath has been released on conditional bail. Police continue their murder investigation. Call 101 with information.
Caprice Brown, 25, lured lonely men to hotels before robbing them. A judge sentenced her to nine years but said he did not want to 'crush' her. Read the full story.
Discover the surprisingly calm and well-stocked shopping destinations in Small Heath and Yardley, Birmingham, for a stress-free festive shopping experience. Avoid the crowds and find everything you need.
A man has died after being stabbed in Small Heath, Birmingham. A 28-year-old man is in custody as police launch a murder investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
A man has died after a stabbing on Swanage Road in Small Heath. Armed police swarmed the scene and a 28-year-old man is in custody. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A murder probe is underway after a man was fatally stabbed on Swanage Road, Small Heath. A 28-year-old is in custody. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Birmingham launches new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway to enforce 30mph limits. Part of a major safety drive after 23 road deaths. Find out the six high-risk locations.
Shoppers, including mothers with babies, were locked inside a Birmingham Greggs after a violent fight involving a gun erupted outside. Police are investigating the broad daylight incident in Sheldon.
A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his Surron Lightbee electric bike, which was then stolen. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. Police are appealing for witnesses.