GMB Union Slams 'Absolute Disgrace' Facilities for Taxi Drivers at Birmingham Airport The GMB Union has labelled facilities at Birmingham Airport an "absolute disgrace," calling on airport bosses to urgently improve conditions for private hire drivers. Representing thousands of drivers, the union claimed that those waiting to pick up passengers are forced to endure "unacceptable" conditions, including "filthy" bathrooms. According to the GMB, private hire drivers are required

Two cousins have been jailed after taking part in a violent kidnapping that left a young man with life-changing injuries in Birmingham, England. Miles Blakeney and Luke Hazell, both aged 37, were involved in the attack, which took place on the evening of 21 January 2023 in Lozells. According to investigators, at around 8pm a Land Rover pulled up on Anglesey Street. A group of men wearing balaclavas jumped out, chased the victim—who is in his 20s—and forced him into the vehicl

The disappearance of Paul Pike, an 18-year-old Birmingham City fan, shocked football supporters and the local community alike. Paul vanished shortly after watching his team play Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday, March 21. After days of searching and growing concern, Derbyshire Police confirmed the discovery of a body believed to be Paul’s near the River Derwent. This post explores the timeline of events, the community’s response, and the ongoing investigation, offering

A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after two women were attacked in ten minutes in Birmingham city centre today. Police said the first woman was attacked on Church Street, near Colmore Row and Edmund Street , at around 12.50am today, Friday, March 27. A member of the public managed to help the woman before bringing her to safety. A man, 21, was later arrested on Priory Queensway on suspicion of attempted rape in connection with both incidents. He remained in p

Druids Heath residents have been contacting Birmingham City Council to report misinformation and intimidation by individuals or groups opposed to the regeneration. Druids Heath residents have been contacting Birmingham City Council to report misinformation and incidents where they have felt pressured, distressed and intimidated by individuals or groups opposed to the Druids Heath regeneration, over recent weeks. Some residents have received unsolicited phone calls from people

An investigation is underway following a burglary where high value jewellery was stolen from an address in Dudley. Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from an address on Hales Manor Drive, Halesowen, between 6.50am on 19 March and 7.20pm the following day (20 March). The locks to the house were broken and sentimental jewellery which was stored away was stolen, as was a PlayStation 5. We’re appealing to anyone who may have any information that could help our offi

Budget proposals – including extra £130 million for frontline services like cleaner streets, tackling fly-tipping and protecting our libraries – have been approved by full council. Leader Cllr John Cotton, who declared Birmingham City Council is no longer 'bankrupt', set out the budget for 2026/27 during full council on 24 February, which was reconvened yesterday (2 March) after it was adjourned for a final vote. Councillors voted 40 to 37 in favour of the budget proposals, w