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BirminghamBirmingham Mail10h ago

This week in Birmingham food and drink - closures, recommendations and ideas

The latest portion of updates from our team in the Brum Food Club!

£3.2bn Arden Cross development near Birmingham Airport gets delivery date

The Arden Cross development is a 'once in a generation' regeneration of 340 acres of land just over a mile east of Birmingham Airpory

Birmingham man fined £225 after police smell cannabis and detain him

Arraz Mzori was fined £100 and ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge and £85 in prosecution costs after admitting cannabis possession at Birmingham Magistrates' Court

Birmingham HMO tenant with 43 convictions steals £200 of goods from Aldi after eviction

Darren Shale, 52, of Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, has 43 convictions for 83 offences - but had not committed a crime since 2024 before being evicted from his HMO

LichfieldBirmingham Mail11h ago

Three Spires Morris dancers excluded from Lichfield Bower festival amid parade dispute

The Three Spires Morris group were barred from the annual Lichfield Bower procession after organisers claimed they caused delays by not following instructions — but the dancers say no complaints were

Birmingham banker took girlfriend's mum to QE hospital but was arrested in car park

Nicholas Ward made the 'poor decision' to drive because an ambulance would take more than an hour to arrive

There are 'excellent' fish and chips in Birmingham city centre but you have to go underground

If you want the 'best' fish and chips tea, you will have to look beneath Birmingham

Alert over 'fugitive' wanted for 'illegal immigration offences' who may be in Birmingham

The suspect has now been wanted for over a year

BirminghamBirmingham World15h ago

40 supercars to take over car park in West Midlands this weekend for one-day special event

Supercars will be taking over a car park in Birmingham this weekend for a one-day special event.

LichfieldBirmingham Mail20h ago

Jail for thug who struck ex in pub before stealing her car near Lichfield

Sam Newbrook, 25, dragged his ex-girlfriend to the ground before taking her car

BirminghamBirmingham Mail20h ago

Measles outbreak mapped - see parts of England where virus has spread

BirminghamLive's new map reveals how measles has spread across the country after two children in England sadly died from the highly infectious virus this year

BirminghamBirmingham Mail20h ago

Birmingham city centre stabbing live as police cordon off large area

West Midlands Police are investigating a stabbing in Birmingham city centre

CoventryCoventry Telegraph1d ago

What next for Coventry Airport as site as it closes for good after Take That flight

The airport opened 90 years ago and is permanently closing on June 11, with some believing the intended replacement is a waste of time that'll never come to fruition

StaffordStoke Sentinel1d ago

North Staffordshire pervert sexually abused girl and had sick pictures of kids

Joseph Riley, 44, has been locked up

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel1d ago

Stoke-on-Trent firm collapses into administration

It was founded in 1978

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel1d ago

Inquest to be opened into death of Stoke-on-Trent teen Tyler

RIP Tyler

SolihullBirmingham Mail1d ago

400 residents sign petition for pedestrian crossing on dangerous Shirley road

Residents in Hurdis Road, Shirley, are calling on Solihull Council to install a pedestrian crossing near Shirley Park, with around 400 people having signed a petition over road safety concerns

EdgbastonBirmingham Mail1d ago

Birmingham's wealth divide laid bare just three miles apart

Sparkhill, named England's poorest area, and affluent Edgbaston are just three miles apart — a stark illustration of Birmingham's income inequality and wealth gap

CoventryCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Coventry's weird and wonderful links to the FIFA World Cup

The tournament is due to start tomorrow, Friday 12 June

Sutton ColdfieldBirmingham Mail1d ago

Sutton Coldfield widower talks 'emotional' challenge months after wife's death

Ryan Scandrett called on the government to include an asbestos plan in public buildings

WalsallBirmingham Mail1d ago

Walsall mum launches business from at-home lab after being 'laughed at' by doctors

Estel Jennings was suffering from thinning hair and brain fog

CoventryCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Coventry company that hired illegal worker fined £45,000

Oldbury Delight was fined by the Home Office

EveshamWorcester News1d ago

Demolishing run-down shopping centre 'first step to rejuvenating town'

DEMOLISHING a run-down shopping centre is the first step in “rejuvenating” Evesham, a councillor has said.

NuneatonCoventry Telegraph1d ago

New flats plan on outskirts of Nuneaton town centre revealed

It is proposed to be built on what is currently derelict old garage land

WarwickCoventry Telegraph1d ago

Warwick Council to spend £235,000 on consultants for derelict Linen Street Car Park

Linen Street Car Park was closed to the public in 2021 due to safety concerns related to its upper floors

DroitwichWorcester News1d ago

Iconic twin masts transmitting long wave radio signals for 92 years to shut down

The two long-wave radio transmissions in Wychbold will cease operation on June 27 and Droitwich Heritage Centre will be marking the occasion.

Cast announced for 'playful, musical' outdoor production

Worcester Repertory Company has announced the cast of Northanger Abbey, its 19th outdoor production at The Commandery Gardens, running in July with a playful, musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s class

Call for new M5 motorway junction to support growth in Worcestershire

A new M5 motorway junction could unlock future growth and investment in Worcestershire, councillors have been told.

Up to £5,000 funding available to transform green spaces

Worcestershire charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 through National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Community Matters Fund to improve green spaces.

Charity supports distressed young people through one-to-one mentoring

Mentor Link volunteer attends Worcester EXPO volunteer event, supporting distressed young people across Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

Farmers urged to apply for grants to boost business and protect water

Worcestershire farmers are being encouraged to apply for grant funding through Severn Trent’s Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS).

Film festival set to explore themes of migration and belonging

A free film festival exploring migration, displacement and belonging will take place at The Hive in Worcester as part of Refugee Week 2026, featuring the acclaimed film Dreamers and a selection of doc

Council launches air quality survey ahead of Clean Air Day

Worcestershire Regulatory Services and Worcestershire County Council have launched an air quality survey inviting residents to share views on pollution, behaviour and environmental priorities ahead of

Worcester mayor rocks out on electric guitar on visit to former school

Worcester Mayor Tor Pingree returned to CWLC, her former school, to tour new facilities, speak with sixth-form students and picked up an electric guitar during her visit.

'It's such a shame' as shop set to close after 10 years in Worcester

Hothouse Worcester is set to close in the coming weeks due to a series of factors including concerns about continuing to rent the space, and footfall since the pandemic.

Man admits to sexually assaulting 11-year-old at city railway station

A man has admitted to sexually assaulting an 11-year-old at Worcester Foregate Street station.

Warwickshire County Council chair told to 'get on with the job' when he asked about Pride flags

The councillor who said yes to Warwickshire County Council flying the Pride flag said frustrated residents wanted elected officials to “get on with the job” during his straw poll on the matter.

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel2d ago

Driver, 83, charged after biker died in Stoke-on-Trent crash

Michael Bibby passed away at the scene

StaffordStoke Sentinel2d ago

Police and paramedics called to North Staffordshire Morrisons

A casualty was taken to Royal Stoke

Stoke-on-TrentStoke Sentinel2d ago

Ambulance service statement after man dead in grounds of old Stoke-on-Trent pub

Police are not treating the man's death as suspcious

CoventryCoventry Telegraph2d ago

Coventry man charged after 'knife threats' in city centre

Alan Feerick is set to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court on June 17

CoventryCoventry Telegraph2d ago

Coventry Airport 'major milestone' as work ahead of new gigafactory starts this week

Coventry Airport is set to close permanently tomorrow (Thursday) with work beginning on GreenPower Park the very next day

Warwick's beer winter festival raises over £6k for historic Lord Leycester – and now the summer festival is on the way

An annual winter beer festival in Warwick has helped raise more than £6,000 for the town’s historic Lord Leycester – and now the summer festival is on the way.

CoventryCoventry Telegraph2d ago

Sky Blues heroes to be given Freedom of the City honour

Coventry City FC have returned to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years - and now the city wants to say thanks

NuneatonCoventry Telegraph2d ago

'Do not approach' plea in hunt for wanted Nuneaton man

Police have urged anyone who has seen him to call 999

Venue near Southam unveils £1 million transformation to attract major events

A leading Warwickshire venue has completed a £1 million transformation to enhance its appeal to conference organisers, corporate clients and event planners across the UK.

KinverBirmingham World2d ago

'They look like proper houses': National Trust volunteers share the marvels behind West Midlands treasure

Kinver locals Kath Tunnicliffe and Val Taylor showcase the remarkable Kinver Edge Rock Houses in BBC Two's 'Hidden Treasures of the National Trust'.

Warwick Young People's Summer Concert

Mayor Cllr Simon Pargeter said it had been a privilege to hear the wonderful singing from the children.

KenilworthWarwick Courier2d ago

Your local Air Ambulance charity will open new shop in Kenilworth

On Friday 12 June 2026 Your Local Air Ambulance will open a new charity store in the market town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire, with Mayor Alison Insley cutting the ribbon and being the shop’s first c