Birmingham Live
Birmingham, ENG · English · Digital
A digital news outlet based in Birmingham, England, covering local and national news including politics, finance, and community events.
- 110 stories today
- 167/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Business
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Dozens of parked cars smashed with crowbar in BirminghamA 28-year-old man was arrested after smashing dozens of parked cars with a crowbar in Birmingham, with multiple vehicles damaged on Moseley Road.
- Body found near industrial estate as police launch 'unexplained' probePolice discovered a man's body near an industrial estate in Devon after responding to a welfare concern, with the death classified as unexplained but not suspicious.
- Everyone aged over 50 urged to make crucial pension check before time runs outPeople over 50 are advised to review retirement savings as current levels may not provide a moderate standard of living.
- Car part set to disappear from vast majority of UK vehicles by 2030A study suggests manual gearboxes could disappear from UK roads by 2030 as all new cars will be sold with automatic transmissions, driven by the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Pay and display machines set to disappear with 129 scrappedPay and display machines in Belfast, Lisburn, and Newry are being reduced from 279 to 150 as part of a cashless parking transition, with new pay-by-plate technology and upgraded infrastructure.
- Nationwide issues statement over plea from bonds and ISA customersNationwide responded to customer queries about ISA availability for savings bonds, highlighting competitive rates and announcing a £100 Fairer Share payment for customers.
- Lloyds Bank makes 'invaluable' change with customers set to benefitLloyds Bank restructures its Housing Development team to enhance support for homebuilders, housing associations, and brokers through new roles and appointments.
- 'Absolutely gorgeous' coastal-inspired 12-piece dinner set from Dunelm now £24Dunelm is offering a coastal-inspired 12-piece dinner set at £24, down from £30, featuring hand-painted designs and positive customer reviews, though some have reported quality issues.
- Second Birmingham Labour councillor quits party amid 'serious concerns'A Birmingham Labour councillor has resigned over concerns about the party's leadership and policies, marking the second resignation since local elections.
- A Place in the Sun host 'didn't think it was possible' after 'tough' searchA Place in the Sun host Leah Charles-King found a property for clients after a challenging search in Spain's Mar Menor, with the final price reaching £42,150. Leah expressed surprise at the success of the search, which she called one of her toughest yet. She had previously been excluded from two series of the show.
- Jadon Sancho makes decision on next transfer after Man United release ex-Aston Villa starJadon Sancho has left Manchester United after a five-year stint, becoming a free agent at the end of June. He is considering a move within the Premier League or to Besiktas, though his performance and high salary may limit options. Sancho's time at United was marked by underwhelming results, and his loan at Aston Villa did not lead to a permanent deal.
- Twisted psychic jailed after sexually assaulting woman in Wolverhampton calling it 'spiritual cleansing'A 74-year-old man claiming to be a psychic was jailed for sexually assaulting women by exploiting his role as a 'spiritual cleansing' practitioner.
- DWP issues reminder to state pensioners over 'claimant responsibility'The Department for Work and Pensions has reminded people reaching state pension age to check their claim status before applying, emphasizing that deferring pension is a personal choice affecting payment amounts and timing.
- Drivers risk £120 fines through letterbox after day trips to 4 cities - full listDrivers face £120 fines for entering Clean Air Zones without awareness of charges, with penalties often arriving weeks after travel through letterboxes.
- DWP state pension rising in June for claimants born in these yearsThe DWP state pension age is increasing to 67 for claimants born between April 6, 1960 and May 5, 1960, with gradual monthly increases until 2028 and potential future increases to 68.