Selly Oak2 days agoVolunteer celebrates 1,600 hours at lunch clubDorothy Schofield says volunteering gives her structure and something to look forward to each week.2 days ago5 Nov 2025City's £22.5m cycle route plan set for approvalThe 6km link from the city centre to Longbridge is expected to be safer and help cut car dependency.5 Nov 202510 Aug 2025Care home for elderly placed in special measuresThe Care Quality Commission has found "widespread issues" at Bryony House, in Selly Oak.10 Aug 202528 Mar 2025Union hopes over bin strike redundancy plansTalks will resume on Monday between Unite and Birmingham City Council.28 Mar 202513 Mar 2025'You walk down the streets and it's disgusting'University students said the streets had become "disgusting", as bin workers ramp up strikes.13 Mar 20252 Feb 2025Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with 999 teamGary Gwillim says thanks to their efforts he has been able to celebrate another Christmas.2 Feb 202529 Dec 2024'I thought I was settling into cosy retirement'Former Labour MP, Steve McCabe, has been announced as one of 30 new peers.29 Dec 202424 Nov 2024Your photos: Winter is hereLook at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the last seven days as the snow arrives.24 Nov 202426 Sep 2024Floods shut roads, halt trains and close schoolsA man has been rescued from a car after becoming trapped in flood water.26 Sep 2024...