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Birmingham
Second-largest city in the UK.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Birmingham
Recent news from Birmingham
- Latest list of Birmingham and Black Country school closures due to extreme heatCouncils have left it up to individual head teachers to decide if they are closing
- Birmingham heatwave live - splash pads, lidos, aqua parks, lakeside beaches and air con attractionsLots of ideas on how to keep cool in places around the West Midlands during the heatwave
- Birmingham closures live as school and businesses shut over danger to life warningThe Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday
- Body found in Birmingham canal as police probe 'unexplained death'West Midlands Police said a man was confirmed dead at the scene
- Birmingham train passengers told 'do not travel' as rare red weather warning issuedA rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued covering Birmingham and the West Midlands, with National Rail urging passengers to 'only travel if absolutely essential'
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Notable people from Birmingham
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Neville Chamberlain1869–1940Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940
Austen Chamberlain1863–1937British politician (1863-1937)
Felicity Jonesb. 1983English actress
Daniel Sturridgeb. 1989English association football player (born 1989)
Jack Grealishb. 1995English association football player (born 1995)
Tony Iommib. 1948British rock guitarist (born 1948)
Topics
✈️ Airports
Airports serving the city, services, and terminal info.
🚲 Bikes
Bike-share stations, bike lanes, rental prices and where to park your bicycle.
🏛 City Hall
The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.
• Courts & Judiciary
Local, appeal, and supreme courts serving this city.
📅 Events
Upcoming events, festivals, council meetings and public activities scheduled in the city.
• Fire & Emergency
Fire department contacts, emergency services (ISU), prevention tips, and emergency response information.
🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
Public hospitals, health departments, emergency care, and vaccination information.
• Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
🅿️ Parking
Where to park, how much it costs, what documents you need, and how to avoid fines.
🌳 Parks & Green Spaces
Public parks, gardens and protected green areas for recreation within the city and its nearby outskirts.
💊 Pharmacies
Chain and independent pharmacies. Covers prescription services, OTC and on-duty rotas where published.
• Police & Safety
Local police, national police, gendarmerie—public safety announcements, contacts, and emergency information.
📰 Press releases
Recent announcements from the city government and public institutions.
🚌 Public Transport
Routes, tickets, monthly passes, and how to get around without a car.
⛪ Religious sites
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship.
• Schools & Education
Public school enrollment, universities, and continuing education.
🚆 Train stations
Railway stations serving the city with schedules and ticket info.
• Waste & Recycling
Garbage collection, recycling centers, bulky pickup, and hazardous disposal.
🤝 Sister cities
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About this city page
Topics are updated from official sources and translated to English. Every page tells you where the information came from and the date it was last verified. For anything legally binding (fines, deadlines, fees), always double-check on the official source.
Live info — upcoming events, road closures and latest press — lives in the right rail.