Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bearwood violence assault police investigation roadclosure birmingham westmidlands traffic publicsafety

A major Black Country thoroughfare, Bearwood High Street, was closed on Wednesday evening after a violent altercation left three men injured. The incident occurred around 6pm near the Reginald Road junction, prompting an … Read More

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Following Aston Villa’s hard-fought victory against Brighton, manager Unai Emery firmly dismissed questions about the performances of Premier League rivals Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Despite the shifting … Read More

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On his 200th appearance for Aston Villa, Tyrone Mings was at the heart of a crucial moment that handed Unai Emery’s side all three points in their Premier League clash with Brighton. While the goal wasn’t officially credited … Read More

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 menswear retail closure salisbury chashbaker sale fashion heritage highstreet legacy

Chas H Baker, a cherished family-run menswear retailer in Salisbury, is set to close its doors for good after an impressive 124 years in business. Established in 1902, the store has been a fixture on Salisbury’s high street, … Read More

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 hmrc selfassessment tax fines deadline penalties taxreturns interest latefiling taxpayer

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a stern warning: one million taxpayers could face fines totaling up to £900 for missing the Self Assessment tax return deadline. January 31, 2026, marked the crucial cut-off, and … Read More

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smethwick development pub demolition residential flats planning covid19 parking regeneration

Plans have been submitted to demolish the Desi 2 pub on Olbury Road in Smethwick and replace it with a new residential development consisting of 22 flats. The application, submitted by developer Redland Bay to Sandwell … Read More