Tag: Birmingham
First look at HS2’s Washwood Heath depot site
The demolition of a former railway works in Birmingham is well underway as the site is prepared for the construction of HS2’s Washwood Heath depot...
Police discover three ‘chop shops’ following raids across Birmingham
West Midlands Police are continuing the fight against car crime after carrying out a series of raids in Birmingham. The raids led to the...
BBC Birmingham launch free Fierce Women in Media event for budding young talent
BBC Birmingham is launching a free event to inspire more young people to pursue careers in the industry. The first event of its kind...
Funding up for grabs to celebrate community spirit in the West Midlands
Following the huge success of the first Mayor’s Community Weekend last year, communities across the West Midlands are being given double the cash to...
Ambitious plans for cycling in the West Midlands
A regionally co-ordinated cycling strategy with funding targeted at 26 priority routes was backed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on Friday (08/02).
Ambitious...
Reward for information on Balsall Heath attacker who left victim with severe head injuries
Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information following an attack on a man that left him with severe head injuries, and...
Birmingham Bus Survey: Don’t travel by bus? Council keen to understand why
People who travel in Birmingham are being invited to take part in a survey which seeks to better understand why they do, or don’t...
Best restaurants in Birmingham to celebrate Chinese New Year
Tomorrow is Chinese New Year and, for many of us, it’s the perfect reason to head to Birmingham’s best Chinese restaurants and enjoy traditional...
Chamber spearheads drive to promote trade with the United States and Canada
Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a fresh drive to promote trade with the USA and Canada through the creation of the Greater Birmingham...
Canal & River Trust host an open day at Birmingham & Fazeley canal
Get up close and personal with the inner-workings of some of Birmingham's oldest canal locks with the Canal River Trust.
The trust is hosting two...