BirminghamWorld

3 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Tim West

To mark the release of James Gunn’s Superman (landing in cinemas 11th July), a vibrant, nationwide interactive street art trail has just gone live in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and Dublin. Birmingham joins Manchester, Cardiff, Dublin and Glasgow in unveiling a larger-than-life Superman mural as part of an epic nationwide trail. Transforming everyday streets into eye-popping, interactive Superman moments.

3 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Adam Dale

Almost one year since the General Election, a new poll has revealed Reform UK is on course to form a majority government, thanks to a meteoric rise in the West Midlands. The MRP poll of over 5,000 British adults, conducted by leading communications agency PLMR and Electoral Calculus, reveals that if a General Election were held tomorrow, Reform UK would secure 31% of the national vote, compared to 22% for Labour and 19% for the Conservatives.

3 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Sam Greenway

A controversial home extension described as “the worst” a councillor had seen can stay in place despite the anguish of neighbours. The decision, covering a property in Wellsford Avenue, Solihull, was made on appeal after councillors rejected a retrospective planning bid and the applicant was accused of “taking them for a ride”.

5 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Emma Walker

The HS2 project was meant to revolutionise travel between London and the Midlands, but delays and budget overruns now cast doubt on its completion. HS2 was supposed to bring Birmingham closer to London, both physically and economically. But more than a decade in, the only thing moving quickly is the price tag. The government now says the line won't reach the city before 2033--if at all.

6 days ago | birminghamworld.uk | Kurtis Leyland

Birmingham are aiming to sign a former England Under-21 international Birmingham City are reported to be the leading contenders to sign a Manchester City academy graduate with past experience of winning promotion from the Championship. The Blues have ambitions of reaching the Premier League for the first time since 2011 after storming to the League One title with a record-breaking 111 points last term.