Birmingham TV

Birmingham TV Public service broadcaster for the West Midlands, delivering the stories that matter to you. Freeview 7 | Freely 8 | Facebook | YouTube | Website: uklocal.tv

04/08/2026

‘Leave me alone to die in peace’: Paedophile’s final plea during HMP Stafford ‘hunger strike’

A new report has revealed the extraordinary final weeks of a seventy-three-year-old child s*x offender inside HMP Stafford, and the difficult decisions faced by those responsible for his care. Watch the video for the full story.

04/08/2026

Babies left at risk of choking as Ofsted uncovers litany of failures at Birmingham nursery

Inspectors uncovered repeated failures affecting some of its youngest and most vulnerable children. What did they discover at Teeny Haven, and what action could follow? Watch the video for the full story.

04/08/2026

Footage shows driver RAMMING police 31 TIMES at 90mph

‘Frighteningly stupid' driver jailed after speeding across three motorways and faking a runaway £70,000 Jaguar emergency on 999 call.

A frantic 999 call, three motorways and a police car struck 31 times, but this apparent runaway-car emergency was not what it seemed.
The extraordinary deception placed officers and motorists in danger and eventuall unravelled because of one crucial detail. Watch the video to see what happened.

03/08/2026

One of Birmingham’s most prominent waterside sites could be transformed under ambitious new proposals.

Those behind the scheme say it could help tackle one of the city’s biggest challenges. Campaigners, however, fear the location could pay too high a price. Watch the video for the full story.

03/08/2026

Drone reveals scale of damage left by huge Great Barr wildfire

The landscape at one of the West Midlands’ best-known viewpoints has changed dramatically.

Eight fire crews were sent to Barr Beacon as smoke spread over nearby communities and roads were closed. Our drone reveals what the flames left behind and asks how easily the region’s next wildfire could begin.

03/08/2026

This is Birmingham’s WORST ROAD for SPEEDING FINES - 25,000 issued !!!!!!

One stretch of Birmingham’s road network is catching motorists at a remarkable rateWatch the video for the full story.

03/08/2026

Nowhere safe: Six killed as suspected Ukrainian drone strikes beach near Putin’s £1bn palace

The deadly beach explosion came as Kyiv unleashed what may have been its most intense drone bombardment of Russia during the war.

03/08/2026

Great Barr green belt saved? Council rejects controversial homes plan. A controversial development in one of Great Barr’s most protected areas has taken an unexpected turn.

The proposal has divided residents, councillors and planning officers. Now, a crucial complication means this battle may still have another twist. Watch the video for the full story.

03/08/2026

Sutton Coldfield’s blunt message to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

What would you say to the new Prime Minister if he were standing in front of you?

We took that question to Sutton Coldfield, and local people did not hold back. Their answers were direct, personal and sometimes surprising.

03/08/2026

£113,000 in taxpayer-funded legal aid given to brothers who brawled with police at Manchester Airport

New figures reveal how the six-figure legal bill was divided following two trials and multiple hearings. Watch the video for the full story.

Address

Birmingham
B12JS

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Birmingham TV posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category