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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
While they've been a part of the Metro since day one, the tram conductor role is being phased out. The West Midlands Metro has rolled out new ticket machines across its entire network – meaning passengers are now expected to pay before boarding. But with conductors still on trams, questions remain about what's next for them. So how long have they got left – and what will they be doing once they're gone?
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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Birmingham City Council has obtained a court injunction to prevent striking bin workers from obstructing waste collection vehicles. Unite the Union plans to challenge the order, claiming it was issued without proper notice. The ongoing dispute over pay cuts and job losses has led to over 12,000 tonnes of uncollected rubbish across the city.
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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
A major celebration of Birmingham's heavy metal roots is on the horizon, with local rising stars set to perform at Town Hall - the same venue once rocked by Black Sabbath. The event, 'Metal in the Midlands,' puts the spotlight on new talent from across the West Midlands, bridging the city's musical past with its future. As debates continue about support for local arts, this night could mark more than just a gig - it's a moment of cultural investment. Watch the video.
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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Watch the video as we put Brummies to the test - and take the quiz yourself below. Forget fancy prizes. This is about pride. Bragging rights. And maybe just proving to your nan that you do actually know what the Rotunda used to be. Armed with a mic and a mischievous grin, I’ve been out in Birmingham city centre tossing out questions to unsuspecting shoppers. No multiple choice. No lifelines. Just straight-up city knowledge—slang, landmarks, and local legends—put to the test. Think you’d pass?
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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Richard Gullick reports from the streets of Birmingham as bin strike resurfaces. Watch the full video above. The bins are full. The pavements are worse. And the people of Birmingham are losing patience. Just weeks after emergency clean-up crews cleared thousands of tonnes of waste, the black bags are back. In Selly Park, locals say they’re once again living with rats, flies, and the choking stench of uncollected rubbish.
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1 week ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
The Old Crown in Digbeth is Birmingham’s oldest pub and one of the city’s longest-running businesses. Believed to date back to the 14th century, it has survived wars, near-demolition, and sweeping urban change. Richard Gullick meets its director to uncover the secrets to its survival — and why it still matters in 2025. In the heart of Digbeth, tucked between the cranes and construction sites of a rapidly changing Birmingham, one building refuses to budge.
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2 weeks ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
We asked Birmingham residents if more money truly makes people happier and if the super-rich should give more back to society. With the Rich List in the spotlight, we ask locals whether they think wealth leads to happinessIn the heart of Birmingham, opinions clash on a timeless question: can wealth truly buy happiness? Some locals argue that financial security brings peace of mind, while others believe joy stems from relationships, purpose, and community spirit.
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2 weeks ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Birmingham City Council has rejected a new licence application for the Crane nightclub in Digbeth, where footballer Cody Fisher was fatally stabbed in 2022. The Crane nightclub in Digbeth will remain shut after Birmingham City Council rejected a new licence application, citing concerns over its ties to the venue’s former operators. The decision comes more than two years after 23-year-old footballer Cody Fisher was fatally stabbed there on Boxing Day 2022.
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2 weeks ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Birmingham’s bin strike enters its 11th week as council delays resolution, leading to protests. Birmingham’s bin strike has entered its eleventh week with no resolution in sight. Unite the union has accused the City Council and government commissioners of mishandling talks, while the council claims it’s working towards a revised offer. Protesters disrupted a mayoral ceremony in anger over proposed pay cuts of up to £8,000. Continue Reading
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2 weeks ago | 
birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick
Richard Gullick reports from Edgbaston Reservoir, where falling water levels raise fresh concerns about Birmingham’s canal network. With national reservoirs running low, what’s being done to protect the waterways that keep the city flowing? Edgbaston Reservoir's not just a patch of water for dog walkers and joggers – it's the beating heart of Birmingham's canal network.
