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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 10

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 on...

14.03.2025 10

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...

10.02.2025 20

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...

10.02.2025 10

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...

09.02.2025 10

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...

02.02.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

The great Brexit debate - five years on are we better for leaving?

It's been nearly five years since the UK said goodbye to the European Union, and within these nine years, the world has suffered a pandemic,...

01.02.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

Where are the worst roads for potholes in Birmingham? Have your say

The escalating cost of mending potholes in the UK - and the damage they inflict on British vehicles - is a growing concern. The government is...

27.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

Is renting too expensive in the UK? Have your say

Sweeping changes to renters' rights are on the horizon this year, with some critics arguing they don't go far enough. The Renters'...

27.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

Should you limit kids screen time each day? Have your say

Parents today are faced with the unique challenge of balancing their children's desire for smartphones and tablets with the need to limit their...

23.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

Should second home owners pay more tax? Have your say

The majority of Britons are in favour of introducing a tax on second homes, with the revenue generated being used to fund more social housing. A...

23.01.2025 9

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

Are car headlights too bright? Have your say

The government is currently probing into public complaints that modern car headlights are too glaring, following numerous drivers claiming...

22.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

'The Commonwealth Games should never have gone ahead' - Birmingham's fury over Perry Barr 'scandal'

Birmingham Live readers have expressed their shock over the controversy surrounding the Perry Barr scheme. Initially touted as a lucrative project...

17.01.2025 9

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

Anger over 'hidden' parking problem as Birmingham locals say 'enforce it'

There's been a rallying cry to address a "hidden problem" that's causing headaches for Brummies, following the city council's...

13.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

I played a VR zombie game in Birmingham and heard screaming before I even went in

It was just as the robotic bartender placed my Winterberry Margarita in front of me that I heard the sound of male shrieks. Three or four lads,...

12.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Harry Leach

Should face masks be brought back to help curb the spread of flu? Vote now

As the UK battles a surge in flu cases, questions are being asked about whether bringing back face masks could help control the spread. Hospitals are...

11.01.2025 10

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David Prince

How do you deal with the January blues? Have your say

After a month of socialising, feasting and Christmas celebrations, many of us find ourselves feeling depleted and disoriented as January arrives. This...

10.01.2025 8

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Claire Elliott

'It’s shambolic' Birmingham braces for further disruption over bin strikes

Bin workers in Birmingham began a 12-day strike this week with residents warned to expect "considerable disruption" across the city. Birmingham Live...

10.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

'Utter tripe' - delay on Castle Bromwich 'mancave' sparks backlash

Birmingham Live readers have been making their views known on the news that the verdict on whether a 'mancave' can remain in the garden of...

06.01.2025 10

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Claire Elliott

Fears over 'deathtrap' Birmingham road - but locals blame something else

A Birmingham father is pleading with road authorities to tackle what he describes as a "deathtrap" road after an incident where a schoolgirl was...

05.01.2025 9

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott

What's the worst winter snow you've ever seen - have your say

Britain is bracing for a blanket of snow, with forecasts predicting almost every region to be touched by the white stuff, followed by a fortnight...

05.01.2025 10

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Claire Elliott

Drivers complain they 'have no choice' as Birmingham bus lane fines catch thousands

Thousands of motorists every month are continuing to fall foul of bus lanes and getting fined as they pass through the city centre - but some...

04.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

I spent 30 minutes observing Wolverhampton's 'notorious' bus gate and realised why so many fall victim

The skies have darkened, a chill is in the air and rain has started pattering the ground. It's a typical murky afternoon in December. I'm...

04.01.2025 9

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

Are you worried about 2025 cost of living rises in the New Year? Have your say

The New Year is unlikely to be a good one for anyone's wallet. Fresh price hikes, new tax rules, dearer public transport fares and more will...

03.01.2025 10

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Thomas Fair

Does High Street shopping have a future? Have your say

New figures show that High Street shop closures surged in 2024, with more than 13,000 brick-and-mortar stores shutting across the country. Rates of...

03.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Are water companies fit for purpose as bills continue to rise?

In a further blow to households grappling with the cost of living crisis, water bills are set to surge by over a third in the next five years. The...

01.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince

Do you think celebrities should get honours? Or should they be reserved for those who do good? Have your say!

Rumours are rife that former England captain David Beckham is on the brink of receiving a knighthood, having reportedly grown closer to the King in...

31.12.2024 10

Birmingham Mail

David Prince