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Social media platforms failing to protect girls from harm at every stage

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Michael Denham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe NSPCC is calling on tech companies to rethink how social media platforms are designed and prioritise creating age-appropriate experiences for young girls online. Social media platforms, messaging apps and gaming platforms are failing to protect girls at every stage, according to new research from the NSPCC.
Birmingham’s rail line to close for 9 days this summer due to HS2 work

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPlan ahead: Birmingham's Cross City Line to close for nine days for HS2 work, affecting journeys between Lichfield and Birmingham. Network Rail is advising passengers of a planned nine-day closure this summer on part of the Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley. From Saturday 26 July to Sunday 3 August inclusive, no trains will operate along the northern section of the line.
Shock as Children's Play Village closes down suddenly due to difficult conditions

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDiscover why the popular play village, well-known across the Midlands, has unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving the community in disbelief. A popular children’s attraction in Warwick created by a couple from Birmingham has closed down suddenly. The Children’s Play Village, in Hampton Road, closed its doors on Tuesday, May 13.
The quirky Birmingham bookshop crowned UK’s Independent Bookshop of the Year 2025

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBirmingham’s thriving literary scene shines as The Heath Bookshop wins the UK's Independent Bookshop of the Year 2025 award. Birmingham’s literary scene just scored a major win. The Heath Bookshop in Kings Heath has been named the 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards — making it the first ever store in Birmingham to take the national title.
Ultra-slim skyscraper wrapped in solar panels would change Birmingham forever

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new ultra-slim skyscraper wrapped in solar panels is set to power co-living studios, homes, and canal boats, blending modern design with historic restoration in Birmingham. A bold new development dubbed The Narrowhouse is back on the table for Birmingham’s Gas Street Basin, promising to generate more energy than it uses.
Major transport boost for Birmingham and West Midlands: 20 million extra train seats in £1.75bn rail overhaul

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now Birmingham to benefit most from major transport boost One of the biggest rail upgrades in decades is coming to the Midlands — and Birmingham is set to gain the most. The £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub promises 20 million extra seats, 300 new trains, and upgraded lines designed to ease congestion and drive economic growth.
Rotting rubbish still piling up on Birmingham streets despite claims

1 day ago | birminghamworld.uk | Adam Dutton

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowRubbish continues to pile up in Birmingham streets despite council's claims of clearing efforts, with strikes ongoing. Shocking pictures show piles of rotting rubbish still piling up in Birmingham despite council claims that collections are back to normal. Striking refuse staff have vowed to carry on industrial action indefinitely unless demands are met, with some believing it may be ongoing at Christmas.
Watch this: Brummies voice weight loss injection concerns

2 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Richard Gullick

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBirmingham residents express their apprehensions about the recent trend of weight loss injections. As weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity, some Birmingham residents are expressing reservations about their long-term effectiveness and potential side effects.
West Midlands passengers: check train timetables ahead of major changes

2 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowWest Midlands rail passengers are advised to review their train schedules as timetable changes are set for this weekend. Rail passengers across the West Midlands are being urged to check their train times as many timetables change this weekend. From Sunday 18 May, new departure times will apply on many routes across the region as the twice-yearly rail industry timetable change comes into effect.
West Midlands city revealed as one of ‘happiest’ places in the world in new 2025 global guide

2 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDiscover why Birmingham ranks as one of the world's happiest cities in 2025, according to the latest Happy City Index report. A West Midlands city has been named as one of the happiest in the world, according to a new study. The Happy City Index has released its 2025 guide filled with 200 places across the globe - and Birmingham is on the list.