Birmingham saw a big drop in gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2026. The city's gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, picked up 4, 688 rounds in 597 incidents. That's a lot less than the 6, 270 rounds in 948 incidents from 2024 and way less than the 11, 728 rounds in 1, 531 incidents b
England's cricket team has finally tasted victory in Australia after a long drought. It's been 18 long years since they last won a Test match Down Under. The Melbourne Test was a whirlwind, lasting just two days, with England bowling Australia out for a mere 132 runs. The English team then chased do
Birmingham's growth isn't just luck. It's the result of local innovators sticking around and making things happen. These entrepreneurs are more than just job creators; they're reshaping how people see the city. Bill Smith stands out among them. He's launched several successful startups, all based i
Birmingham was buzzing with purple fever long before Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took the stage at Villa Park. The city, known as the birthplace of heavy metal, had been celebrating the band's legacy for weeks. Streets were adorned with murals, balloons, and fans dressed as their favorite metal
England is planning to change how it pays for long-term care for older adults. These changes, set to begin in 2025, include a lifetime limit on how much an individual must pay for their care. Once this limit is reached, the government will cover the rest of the care costs. This shift aims to ease th
England's healthcare system has long faced issues with unequal access to services. The Health and Care Act 2022 aims to change this. It introduces a new way of making decisions, called deliberative regulation. This method brings together different groups to figure out the best ways to share resource
England has started the Test series against Pakistan with a bang, winning the first game by a big margin. Now, they’re heading to Multan Cricket Stadium for the second Test, which is expected to be another high-scoring match. Pakistan, on the other hand, is struggling in the longer format and needs
Birmingham, Alabama, was rocked by a devastating mass shooting that left four people dead and at least 18 others wounded. The incident occurred on a Saturday night outside a nightclub in the city's vibrant Five Points South entertainment district. According to eyewitnesses, multiple shooters emerged
Birmingham's popular Five Points South area, known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and nightclubs, was the scene of a devastating mass shooting on a recent Saturday evening. The violence left at least four people dead and 18 others injured, with many more caught in the crossfire. The shootin
