Jane Haynes
@janerockhouse.bsky.social
Journalist, Birmingham. Politics, social affairs, campaigns. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/authors/jane-haynes/ Also Substack https://insidebirmingham.substack.com/ 07471025568 jane.haynes@reachplc.com
With my amazing dad John on his 86th birthday. That he’s made it this far is testament to him and to my mum Ollie, who is his wind, sun and heart that keeps him looking forward and refuses to give in. All those column inches devoted to affairs and fakes - this is what real love looks like.
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
With my amazing dad John on his 86th birthday. That he’s made it this far is testament to him and to my mum Ollie, who is his wind, sun and heart that keeps him looking forward and refuses to give in. All those column inches devoted to affairs and fakes - this is what real love looks like.
Just back from a walk in Kinver woods and it was all going lovely - autumnal colours, mist in the valley, lots of friendly people out with kids and dogs. Then…a guy walked towards us with a little gang of daschunds. Being me, I said “what a cute little fam you’ve got”. He replied….
October 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Just back from a walk in Kinver woods and it was all going lovely - autumnal colours, mist in the valley, lots of friendly people out with kids and dogs. Then…a guy walked towards us with a little gang of daschunds. Being me, I said “what a cute little fam you’ve got”. He replied….
Love this piece from my colleague @harryleach.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social from a visit to Stirchley which has been at the centre of flag debate - I asked people in Stirchley what they really think about the flags flying across Birmingham www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
I visited the flags 'front line' and asked people what they really thought
Some see pride, others see division - on Pershore Road opinions over the red and white flags couldn't be more different
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October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Love this piece from my colleague @harryleach.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social from a visit to Stirchley which has been at the centre of flag debate - I asked people in Stirchley what they really think about the flags flying across Birmingham www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Breaking - four Birmingham city councillors @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social quit Labour Party @brumlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social with stinging rebuke to local leaders and national party. I’m currently in London but have filed my copy to newsdesk and story appearing shortly.
October 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Breaking - four Birmingham city councillors @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social quit Labour Party @brumlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social with stinging rebuke to local leaders and national party. I’m currently in London but have filed my copy to newsdesk and story appearing shortly.
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This Saturday will see Birmingham a big step closer to the creation of #MayarYahiaSquare.
Supported by @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org, @sustrans.bsky.social, @bradford-street.bsky.social, and more.
Lots of activities for the whole family. Join us to show what this reclaimed public space can be!
Supported by @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org, @sustrans.bsky.social, @bradford-street.bsky.social, and more.
Lots of activities for the whole family. Join us to show what this reclaimed public space can be!
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This Saturday will see Birmingham a big step closer to the creation of #MayarYahiaSquare.
Supported by @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org, @sustrans.bsky.social, @bradford-street.bsky.social, and more.
Lots of activities for the whole family. Join us to show what this reclaimed public space can be!
Supported by @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org, @sustrans.bsky.social, @bradford-street.bsky.social, and more.
Lots of activities for the whole family. Join us to show what this reclaimed public space can be!
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I went to see the premier of @sarahchaundler.bsky.social excellent & hard hitting film ‘City of Cars’ at the Mockingbird Cinema tonight. Followed by a discussion facilitated by @janerockhouse.bsky.social We all want safe roads, this film makes it clear why it is so important.
June 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I went to see the premier of @sarahchaundler.bsky.social excellent & hard hitting film ‘City of Cars’ at the Mockingbird Cinema tonight. Followed by a discussion facilitated by @janerockhouse.bsky.social We all want safe roads, this film makes it clear why it is so important.
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Support emerging talent and #grassroots venues - or risk losing them...
My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Back Birmingham's live music scene or lose it - warning from Adrian Goldberg
As he launches a new record label, Adrian Goldberg encouraged people across Birmingham to back local bands and venues
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May 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Support emerging talent and #grassroots venues - or risk losing them...
My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
A fortnight ago a story I’d written was spiked for breaching an IPSO guideline. It’s frustrating to then see same story belatedly published elsewhere because the publisher either doesn’t know the guidelines or isn’t worried by them, knowing few complain. It’s a tricky path to navigate and maddening!
May 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A fortnight ago a story I’d written was spiked for breaching an IPSO guideline. It’s frustrating to then see same story belatedly published elsewhere because the publisher either doesn’t know the guidelines or isn’t worried by them, knowing few complain. It’s a tricky path to navigate and maddening!
Soundtrack to my Saturday chores is Birmingham band The Leaking Machine “Sound on Sound” - lovely, timeless sound - ‘memory lane is a cul de sac’ indeed.
May 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Soundtrack to my Saturday chores is Birmingham band The Leaking Machine “Sound on Sound” - lovely, timeless sound - ‘memory lane is a cul de sac’ indeed.
Many thanks to @janerockhouse.bsky.social for a lovely piece about my record label - and the woman who inspired it -
@birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
@birminghamlive.bsky.social
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Holocaust victim's bequest used in amazing way to back Birmingham music
BBC radio presenter and Brummie star Adrian Goldberg is honouring his 'Aunt Jenny' through music
www.birminghammail.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I loved escaping for four days to kick back with friends, no wi-fi, barely any contact with the outside world. If you've not checked out Bearded Theory Fest before, maybe next year, before it loses its intimate charm www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/rev...
Iggy Pop dazzles but young talents steal show at Bearded Theory Festival
Bearded Theory Festival Review: Female empowerment, political jibes and crazy cabaret make it about more than 'just the music' - though that was worth the entry fee alone
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May 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I loved escaping for four days to kick back with friends, no wi-fi, barely any contact with the outside world. If you've not checked out Bearded Theory Fest before, maybe next year, before it loses its intimate charm www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/rev...
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As the crisis in #Gaza intensifies, would the UK and other Western governments really consider withdrawing military support for Israel?
Great discussion with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social @yachad.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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Great discussion with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social @yachad.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
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Byline Podcast: Gaza: Is It Time To Stop Arming Israel?
Adrian Goldberg asks whether the UK government should stop arming Israel in view of the ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the continued bombing of the Palestinian people. His guest ...
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May 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
As the crisis in #Gaza intensifies, would the UK and other Western governments really consider withdrawing military support for Israel?
Great discussion with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social @yachad.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podfollow.com/byline-podca...
Great discussion with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social @yachad.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podfollow.com/byline-podca...
She was one among many. Incredibly sad and angry at the pain and death still being inflicted on Gaza by Netanyahu’s Israel, with our support. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Gaza’s youngest influencer aged 11 among children killed by Israeli strikes
Yaqeen Hammad offered tips for surviving life under bombardment and is just one of dozens of minors who have died
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
She was one among many. Incredibly sad and angry at the pain and death still being inflicted on Gaza by Netanyahu’s Israel, with our support. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Great, moving piece by @janerockhouse.bsky.social about witnessing an attempted suicide in #Birmingham today
No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
open.substack.com/pub/insidebi...
No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
open.substack.com/pub/insidebi...
Saving a life at New Street station
This morning, someone tried to die but a stranger wouldn't let him
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May 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great, moving piece by @janerockhouse.bsky.social about witnessing an attempted suicide in #Birmingham today
No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
open.substack.com/pub/insidebi...
No matter how desperate things seem, there is help out there.
Call Samaritans 116 123 any time, day or night
open.substack.com/pub/insidebi...
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One of the Britain First protesters has 4 flags 😂
favourite chants
"You've got more flags than people"
"That's not your flag, your side lost"
favourite chants
"You've got more flags than people"
"That's not your flag, your side lost"
May 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One of the Britain First protesters has 4 flags 😂
favourite chants
"You've got more flags than people"
"That's not your flag, your side lost"
favourite chants
"You've got more flags than people"
"That's not your flag, your side lost"
May 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Much needed daytime-into-nighttime adventures in #Birmingham with three of the best people anyone could wish to have as friends. I’m so very lucky to have wonderful people to share my life with.
April 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Much needed daytime-into-nighttime adventures in #Birmingham with three of the best people anyone could wish to have as friends. I’m so very lucky to have wonderful people to share my life with.
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"If anyone came up to a child and said 'you know what, you're too fat'... you see how free that speech would be. These platforms do it to thousands of kids."
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, on freedom of speech and online safety.
#Newsnight
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, on freedom of speech and online safety.
#Newsnight
April 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"If anyone came up to a child and said 'you know what, you're too fat'... you see how free that speech would be. These platforms do it to thousands of kids."
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, on freedom of speech and online safety.
#Newsnight
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, on freedom of speech and online safety.
#Newsnight
Date for your diary: Please do come along and hear thinking on how Birmingham can best navigate the challenges and the opportunities ahead to realise its potential. Expect meaningful exchanges and no awkward silences; your participation/insights will be positively encouraged.
Look at this great event on the future of Birmingham! 👀
What a line-up of speakers! 🤩
Feat. @janerockhouse.bsky.social, @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social, BCFC's Jeremy Dale, civicsquare.cc Immy Kaur & WMCA's Mat MacDonald.
The Exchange, Wed 9 April. It's free!
www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-next...
What a line-up of speakers! 🤩
Feat. @janerockhouse.bsky.social, @cllrjohncotton.bsky.social, BCFC's Jeremy Dale, civicsquare.cc Immy Kaur & WMCA's Mat MacDonald.
The Exchange, Wed 9 April. It's free!
www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-next...
March 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Date for your diary: Please do come along and hear thinking on how Birmingham can best navigate the challenges and the opportunities ahead to realise its potential. Expect meaningful exchanges and no awkward silences; your participation/insights will be positively encouraged.
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I drew a question at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time today.
I raised knife crime, and @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social and PCC Simon Foster's bid to fund 150 additional officers. I'm glad to have secured a Home Office meeting to press the case.
I raised knife crime, and @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social and PCC Simon Foster's bid to fund 150 additional officers. I'm glad to have secured a Home Office meeting to press the case.
March 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I drew a question at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time today.
I raised knife crime, and @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social and PCC Simon Foster's bid to fund 150 additional officers. I'm glad to have secured a Home Office meeting to press the case.
I raised knife crime, and @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social and PCC Simon Foster's bid to fund 150 additional officers. I'm glad to have secured a Home Office meeting to press the case.
So lovely to catch up with these beautiful people at the regional press awards @anniegouk.bsky.social @liamthorp.bsky.social Paul Gallagher @cathyduncan.bsky.social and of course the Birmingham Live gang!
March 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
So lovely to catch up with these beautiful people at the regional press awards @anniegouk.bsky.social @liamthorp.bsky.social Paul Gallagher @cathyduncan.bsky.social and of course the Birmingham Live gang!
Back in #Birmingham after a day celebrating regional journalism. Returning with two national awards for our #childpoverty emergency project and our coverage of Muslim communities and festivals in the city, and highly commended for news brand of the year is testimony to the teamwork behind BL
March 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Back in #Birmingham after a day celebrating regional journalism. Returning with two national awards for our #childpoverty emergency project and our coverage of Muslim communities and festivals in the city, and highly commended for news brand of the year is testimony to the teamwork behind BL
March 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
There is nothing about this that isn’t deeply troubling and scary.
Trump could have pushed for an end to the war in Ukraine without becoming actively hostile to Ukraine. Instead, he has imbibed Putin’s lies. Have written about the emergence of a new US/Russia axis, where it comes from and the staggering implications for Europe.
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We're waking up to a new US/Russia axis
Why Trump clings to Putin.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
There is nothing about this that isn’t deeply troubling and scary.
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Time to stop calling it a negotiation.
This is two autocrats, looking to leverage as much as they can from a sovereign country, lying about Ukraine, posturing without Ukraine.
Europe has to step up fast.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
This is two autocrats, looking to leverage as much as they can from a sovereign country, lying about Ukraine, posturing without Ukraine.
Europe has to step up fast.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia, saying it could have made a deal
President hits back at Ukraine’s complaint that it has been left out of US-Russia talks, saying it had years to make a deal ‘without the loss of much land’
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Time to stop calling it a negotiation.
This is two autocrats, looking to leverage as much as they can from a sovereign country, lying about Ukraine, posturing without Ukraine.
Europe has to step up fast.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
This is two autocrats, looking to leverage as much as they can from a sovereign country, lying about Ukraine, posturing without Ukraine.
Europe has to step up fast.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...