Heath Bookshop Literature & Music Festival Back for 2026
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 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!
Lynn Griffiths from Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili has been named the Gold Winner for Lifetime Achievement in the prestigious 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Discover his inspiring story.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced after police discovered a huge weapons cache, including 50 knives and a 3D-printed firearm. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Geminick Siriban, a nurse at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, receives the Outstanding Achievement Award for his compassionate end-of-life care, as nominated by a patient's grateful family.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police were called to reports of children with knives in the Shannon Road area of Kings Norton, Birmingham.
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal to find Cathleen, 38, missing from Kings Heath. She drives a black Nissan. Call 999 with info.
Hundreds of hungry locals queued in freezing temperatures as H.M Shawarma gave away free food to celebrate its Kings Heath opening. Discover the menu and community reaction.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the line-up for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Get your tickets from 28th November.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kings Norton on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and Class-B drugs after a police chase. Read more on this Birmingham incident.
West Midlands Police have arrested three suspects following a terrifying knifepoint robbery targeting a teenage boy in Birmingham's Kings Heath area. The victim was threatened with a blade before having his possessions stolen in broad daylight.
Celebrated volunteer Carol receives two prestigious awards for her outstanding 15-year commitment to Braintree's theatrical community at the Kings Community Church.