Small Heath station disability access scheme scrapped
A key disability access project at Small Heath railway station in Birmingham has been cancelled due to financial concerns, sparking dismay from campaigners and the RNIB.
A key disability access project at Small Heath railway station in Birmingham has been cancelled due to financial concerns, sparking dismay from campaigners and the RNIB.
Birmingham City Council's major Druids Heath regeneration plan faces delays after a legal challenge over affordable housing transparency. The council has asked the court to quash its own planning decision.
Hajees Original Fish & Chips in Small Heath served a £1 chicken and chips meal, sparking huge queues. The nostalgic offer, shared on TikTok, aimed to give families an affordable treat. Read more.
A major Birmingham regeneration project for 3,500 new homes faces potential delays due to a legal challenge from residents fearing community loss. Council warns of reputational damage.
Plans submitted to demolish and replace 'poor condition' Stow Heath Primary School in Willenhall with a modern facility, including a new SEND unit, by September 2028. Read the full details.
A major Birmingham regeneration project for 3,500 homes could be delayed by a legal challenge from residents fearing community destruction. Read the latest.
A new fleet of speed cameras on six Birmingham routes is still not operational. The council confirms calibration is ongoing but gives no activation date. Full location list inside.
We visited The Woodpecker pub in Birmingham after hearing negative reviews. Discover why first impressions can be misleading and what we really found inside.
Police data exposes Birmingham's antisocial behaviour hotspots for 2025, with Small Heath and Highgate recording over 400 incidents. Discover the full list of affected areas.
A 50-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Highters Heath Lane in Birmingham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Two men were arrested in Small Heath, Birmingham, after police found a knife, knuckle duster, drugs and cash. The discovery followed a public tip-off about suspicious behaviour on Grove Cottage Road.
Rail services near Birmingham New Street were thrown into chaos after the discovery of a wartime mortar. Read how bomb disposal teams resolved the incident and got trains back on track.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Two Birmingham drug dealers kicked a customer to death in a row over 'competition', a court heard. Craig Dean, 53, died from his injuries in July 2025. Read the full trial details.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
The trial begins for two men accused of murdering Craig 'Yankee' Dean in Kings Heath. Follow the latest court updates from Birmingham Crown Court.
A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
A National Express bus and a van collided at Heybarnes Circus in Small Heath during Monday's rush hour, causing significant traffic disruption. Read the latest traffic update.
Colette and Jade Glenn lost a combined 10 stone after joining a Slimming World group in Kings Heath. Discover how a simple poster changed their lives and led to a Woman of the Year win.
The National Living Wage rising to £12.71 an hour is creating a 'wage compression' crisis for small businesses, squeezing pay gaps and demotivating supervisors. Experts warn of brutal choices ahead.
Birmingham City Council confirms new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement of the 30mph limit will begin next week to improve safety on this high-risk route.
New 30mph speed cameras on A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement will begin within a week. Full list of Birmingham's new camera sites revealed.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street in Birmingham on Monday morning. Two people were assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene. Read the latest traffic and emergency service updates.
A new government scheme offering free occupational health training to 5,000 line managers has been criticised as inadequate to tackle the UK's 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
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.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting its invoice financing service by year-end, leaving thousands of small firms seeking new funding options. Read the full story and expert reactions.
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.