Birmingham residents protest estate demolition plans
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion show contrasting form in the latest Championship table. See where they rank and how Coventry lead.
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned on Heybarnes Circus in Birmingham, causing significant traffic disruption. Avoid the area.
Two Staffordshire police officers displayed incredible bravery during a violent Hanley protest, disarming armed individuals without protective gear. Read their heroic story.
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
West Midlands Police launch major security operation amid intelligence suggesting protestors plan chemical reactions during Maccabi Tel Aviv football match in Birmingham.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a protest banner calling for Conservative councillors to be hanged appeared during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Birmingham city centre.
A West Midlands police constable has been charged with assault following an incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Coventry, with the case now proceeding through the judicial system.
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
Discover how Coventry is defying expectations with a remarkable 40% tourism surge, transforming from industrial heartland to must-visit cultural destination.
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Discover the talented cast behind BBC's powerful drama 'Riot Women' Episode 4, exploring the untold stories of women who shaped history through protest and rebellion.