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.
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.
Two Shropshire mums turned an £8 Tesco vest pack into a booming £100k-a-year children's clothing brand, Beck and Co, after struggling to find cool outfits for their son. Discover their inspiring journey.
A beloved Rugby café, Treacles At Mosaic, has shut its doors for good. Owners Michelle and Tony Edkin thanked their 'family' of customers, blaming rising business costs as the deciding factor for the closure.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
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 government introduces a new £1,000 rule to consolidate small pension pots. Learn how this reform aims to boost retirement savings for millions.
Amazon has cut the price of a Homcom 5-drawer dresser to £36.13, ideal for small-space storage. The unit, praised for being sturdy and easy to assemble, is perfect for New Year decluttering.
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.
Hundreds of families had Christmas Day ruined after a kitchen extractor fan failure forced Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath to close. Read the full story of the last-minute cancellations.
Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath has reopened following an unexpected electrical fault that forced its Christmas Day closure. The restaurant confirms New Year's Day plans are unaffected. Read the full story.
A popular Midlands steakhouse was forced to cancel Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties after a kitchen extractor fan failure. Families were left scrambling for last-minute alternatives.
A popular Midlands steakhouse cancelled Christmas Day bookings for nearly 80 parties due to a kitchen fault. Families were left scrambling for alternatives after last-minute notice.
Miller & Carter in Hockley Heath cancelled Christmas Day bookings due to an unexpected electrical fault. Read the full story and local reaction here.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn says discussions about a Premier League title challenge are forbidden at the club's training ground as they focus on their crucial festive fixtures. Read his full interview.