Photos Reveal Severe Decay as Demolition Starts at Birmingham's Priory Square Shopping Centre Friday, February 20, 2026 priorysquare birmingham hammerson demolition decay shoppingcentre redevelopment urbandecay construction realestate Demolition has officially commenced on Birmingham’s former Priory Square shopping centre, a site long plagued by neglect and severe structural decay. Once a bustling retail hub, the centre has fallen into a state of … Read More
Demolition Underway at Priory Square in Birmingham as Iconic Centre Faces End Friday, February 20, 2026 priorysquare birmingham demolition oasismarket hammerson martineaugalleries firesafety urbanrenewal shoppingcentre community The demolition of Priory Square shopping centre in Birmingham has commenced, signaling the end of a significant chapter for the local community. For over five decades, Priory Square was a vibrant hub, housing the much-loved … Read More
HMRC Introduces Points-Based Penalty System, Scraps Immediate £200 Fines for UK Taxpayers Friday, February 20, 2026 hmrc tax penalties makingtaxdigital incometax selfassessment pointssystem fines compliance uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revamped its penalty system under the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax initiative, moving away from immediate £200 fines for missed deadlines. Instead, the new approach uses a points-based … Read More
State Pensioners Face Seven-Year Wait for DWP Payments Amid Rising Life Expectancy Crisis Friday, February 20, 2026 pension lifeexpectancy dwp retirement health triplelock webb longevity government benefits Millions of state pensioners in the UK are confronting a looming crisis described as a “ticking time bomb.” While men are reportedly living up to 60 years in “good health” and women slightly … Read More
House Extension Plans Rejected Again as Planners Call Design 'Awful' Friday, February 20, 2026 planning extension castlebromwich solihull architecture neighbourhood development rejection housing appeal Solihull planners have once again rejected a house extension proposal in Castle Bromwich following strong opposition from neighbours who believe the design is out of character with the area. The saga has stretched over a … Read More
Birmingham Council Introduces Fines for Traffic Offences as New Cameras Are Installed Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham traffic enforcement cameras fines roadsafety driving council speedlimits regulations Birmingham City Council is set to enforce new traffic regulations in targeted areas, placing motorists at risk of fines for rule violations. As part of a comprehensive road safety campaign, cameras will be installed at key … Read More