News

Birmingham approves ATF ballistics program to combat gun violence
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement with a federal law enforcement agency to help the city solve gun ...
Birmingham Council accused of putting ‘vital’ youth centres at risk
Birmingham has been accused of “playing fast and loose” with the city’s young people over its 'divisive' youth service plans.
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
Since Osbourne’s death was announced, fans have made pilgrimages to sites around Birmingham, which has embraced its ...
Birmingham pays its respects to local hero and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne returned to the "home of metal" for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honoured one of its ...
Cycle and e-scooter schemes vital to tackle 'horrendous congestion' in Birmingham
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) are set to extend the two current ‘micromobility’ contracts – which end in October – for ...
Birmingham has twice as many parks as others its size. The reason is both troubling and beautiful
During Jim Crow, city leaders created a system of small, separate parks to enforce racial division, ensuring that Black and ...
When is Ozzy Osbourne's funeral? Watch funeral service live today from Birmingham
A funeral procession in the United Kingdom will carry Osbourne's body in a hearse accompanied by a brass band and head to ...
'Essential' road works to come as long-awaited Birmingham railway stations move step closer
Crucial road works which form part of the development of long awaited new railway stations in Birmingham are to take place ...
Fury as bankrupt Birmingham council offering asylum seekers huge discounts on swimming, golf, trampolining & Villa games
BANKRUPT Birmingham Council is offering small boat asylum seekers hefty discounts on leisure activities — including swimming, ...
Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest: Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Black Sabbath legend as tearful family lead tributes
Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath frontman who died last Tuesday at the age of 76, returned to the “home of metal” for the ...
Bin lorry blocking row sends council back to court
Birmingham City Council has applied for contempt of court proceedings against the Unite union over striking bin workers ...