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I crawled through Midland town that has so roadworks it has become a carpark

As I exited the town centre, I already knew there were roadworks on two major roads heading out of Stafford. I'd already been caught up in...

27.05.2025 2

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

If restaurants can ask people if they want to avoid Mother’s Day emails, why can't they ask me?

It's 1.09pm. I'm a journalist and I'm at my desk going like the clappers writing a story. Thousands of thoughts rush through my head...

13.03.2025 2

Birmingham Mail

Ravi Meah

'We don't pay for this' - livid reaction as Birmingham bin strikes ramp up

Birmingham Live readers and residents across Birmingham are outraged to be told that their recycling collection services have been suspended due to...

09.02.2025 3

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

Everyone saying the same thing about mystery plan for new Birmingham tunnel

Tom Wagner, the chairman of Birmingham City FC, has unveiled an ambitious vision to construct an underground tunnel linking New Street station with...

09.02.2025 2

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

'Paying more and getting less' anger as Brummies face 7.5% council tax hike

As the Birmingham budget is finally unveiled, residents and organisations across the city are now able to see the full extent of how the city...

08.02.2025 3

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

Do you feel better off since Brexit? Have your say

It will soon be five years since the UK left the European Union, making good on a referendum held all the way back in 2016. The world has changed a...

01.02.2025 2

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair