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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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 10

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 20

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 10

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 20

Birmingham Mail

Claire Elliott