Episodes

  • Birmingham: M40 crash shuts motorway as emergency services respond | June 22

    Birmingham: M40 crash shuts motorway as emergency services respond | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Birmingham: A major collision on the M40 near Warwick has closed the motorway, and West Midlands Police have released their latest most-wanted list. A Birmingham school is closing its Sutton Coldfield site, while £18m funding targets homelessness in Birmingham and Coventry.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Police puppies named after England World Cup heroes | June 21

    Birmingham: Police puppies named after England World Cup heroes | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Birmingham's latest Local Wire update covers the naming of puppies in honor of World Cup stars, the death of convicted sex offender Brian Lines, and a hate crime charge in Smethwick. The episode also touches on criticism of net zero spending in Walsall and highlights the Novuna UK Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Birmingham school stabbing linked to bullying prompts urgent safety review | June 20

    Birmingham: Birmingham school stabbing linked to bullying prompts urgent safety review | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Birmingham authorities address a 13-year-old's knife attack linked to bullying and homophobia, while a controlling boyfriend faces charges after strangling a woman in her car. A teen faces jail for a "beheading motion" in Bordesley Green and a 4-year-old is found hours after abduction from Cradley Heath park.
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    1 min
  • Birmingham: Teacher banned after sending explicit images to student | June 19

    Birmingham: Teacher banned after sending explicit images to student | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Birmingham: A primary school teacher in Worcester has been banned for sending explicit content to a student and creating sexual abuse images, sparking outrage. HMRC admitted overcharging 40,000 graduates due to a tax calculation error, prompting calls for tax system transparency.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Asda extends delivery times for World Cup fans in Birmingham | June 18

    Birmingham: Asda extends delivery times for World Cup fans in Birmingham | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Birmingham residents face new challenges as Asda extends delivery times and a £5 alcohol rule kicks in for England World Cup fans. A violent family attack in Handsworth and tensions over a Far Right protest highlight growing concerns in the city.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Nivea Sun Cream Size Cut, Price Stays Same | June 17

    Birmingham: Nivea Sun Cream Size Cut, Price Stays Same | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update highlights a teenager's trial for a fatal stabbing tied to a postcode gang war, a 94-year-old man's brutal assault, and far-right march plans. The episode also covers Disney's new Birmingham store, a gastro pub in Sedgley, and a 'zombie knife' incident sparking community concern.
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    1 min
  • Birmingham: New maternity leave rule in England as working mums miss out on £15,892 | June 16

    Birmingham: New maternity leave rule in England as working mums miss out on £15,892 | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers a shooting incident in a residential area, increased UK parental pay rates, and new tourist taxes by Jet2 and Ryanair. The episode also highlights Halesowen's historic pub conversion project and internal Labour tensions in the city.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham: Weapons seized during investigation at former Birmingham brothel | June 15

    Birmingham: Weapons seized during investigation at former Birmingham brothel | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Birmingham law enforcement seized weapons from a former brothel during a crackdown on illegal activities, while adult social care services received positive ratings despite resource challenges. A unique art project in Wolverhampton is turning Chapel Ash into an open-air gallery, and a Walsall woman turned her perimenopause experience into a hair loss business.
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    2 mins