Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central 2025 closures list
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reaffirms Premier League ambitions and The Powerhouse stadium plans for 2030, challenging critics. Keep the faith, Blues fans.
A look back at Birmingham's turbulent second half of 2025, from the unresolved bin strike and political infighting to divisive flag displays and a landmark new stadium plan.
Birmingham City Council greenlights huge plans for Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens, and the Jewellery Quarter, securing their future and boosting the city's economy. Discover the details.
Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez was escorted away after a heated confrontation with Arsenal supporters following Villa's 4-1 loss at the Emirates Stadium. Discover the full story behind the fallout.
Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery have named their starting lineups for the huge Premier League showdown between first and third at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
West Midlands Police report zero vehicle crime on matchdays after launching a targeted operation with Birmingham City FC to combat 'car cannibalism' - the stripping of car parts. Read how the joint effort is keeping fans' vehicles safe.
Mountains of festive waste rot on Birmingham's streets as a year-long bin strike continues. Residents speak of shame and rats, with no end in sight. Read the full story.
Mikel Arteta has set a 'suffer' target for Arsenal against Aston Villa's title challenge. Read his full preview ahead of Tuesday's crucial Premier League clash at the Emirates.
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.
Mountains of uncollected Christmas rubbish plague Birmingham streets as a bitter bin strike nears its first anniversary. Residents describe shame and rat infestations.
Birmingham's iconic Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens and Jewellery Quarter are all set for major redevelopment, securing their future and boosting the local economy. Discover the plans.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Barclays seals a multi-year naming rights deal for Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park, and partners with the Scottish Cup. Discover how this investment aims to boost grassroots football and major events.
Bare-knuckle champion Connor Tierney is manifesting a stadium fight at Birmingham City's ground for a world title shot. The Weoley Castle fighter aims to create a legacy bigger than Henry Cooper's historic win.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Birmingham City FC has appointed global architects Populous to design their new training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major east Birmingham regeneration project. Discover the plans.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner says the city must earn the respect of a true 'second city', drawing direct inspiration from Barcelona's global standing. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
Demolition begins on historic stands at Edgbaston Stadium for a £46m revamp, featuring a Radisson RED hotel and new facilities, set for completion ahead of the 2027 Ashes. Discover the future of Birmingham's iconic cricket ground.
Demolition starts on Edgbaston's Raglan and Priory Stands, paving the way for a new £46m stand and Radisson RED hotel ahead of the 2027 Ashes. The project will boost jobs and the local economy.
Discover the ultimate guide to Birmingham's festive weekend before Christmas 2025. From the iconic Frankfurt Market to light trails and pantomimes, plan your perfect seasonal visit.
Kansas City Chiefs president reveals the team's deliberate policy to protect Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's privacy, never showing her on stadium screens. Discover the real story behind the headlines.
A dogwalker reports an unauthorised traveller encampment on Perry Park near Alexander Stadium. Read about the local concerns and council response.
Live coverage and analysis as Birmingham City's poor away record faces a stern test against in-form Southampton at St Mary's. Follow all the action here.