Dudley Elections Loom as Campaigners Hit the Streets Sunday, February 1, 2026 dudley elections council conservative labour wards campaign midlands nomination 2026 With local elections scheduled for May 7, 2026, Dudley councillors are actively canvassing voters across the borough. The elections will determine who holds seats in the council chamber, where the Conservative Party currently … Read More
Father’s Nightmare: Yobs and Homeless Invaders Plague Birmingham Flat for Two Years Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham homelessness safety trident housing security smallheath nuisance landlord residents For Pishtiwan Sofi, a father and home appliance worker, his Mount Pleasant flat in Small Heath, Birmingham, has become a source of dread rather than comfort. Since 2023, his quiet home has been overrun nightly by groups of … Read More
Life on 'Grim' Birmingham Road Where Bins Haven't Been Collected Since Christmas, Say 'Forgotten' Locals Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham navigationdrive binstrikes wastecollection kingsnorton community pestcontrol council rubbish industrialaction “I can’t believe we haven’t seen rats yet.” This is the bleak observation from a resident of Navigation Drive in Kings Norton, Birmingham, as the impact of the ongoing bin strike grows increasingly … Read More
Jhon Solis Ignites Birmingham City's Midfield as Blues Dominate Oxford United Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham championship solis ducksch paik davies football transfer midfield victory sport Birmingham City are on an impressive run, securing a 2-0 victory over Oxford United to maintain momentum among the Championship play-off contenders. The goals came courtesy of an own goal from Myles Peart-Harris and a … Read More
Midlands Drivers Fined for Speeding Under 30mph in 20mph Zones Sunday, February 1, 2026 midlands speeding 20mph zones fines drivers westmidlands safety enforcement residential Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential … Read More
New Driveway Rule in England Makes EV Charging Easier and Could Save Households Over £1,100 Annually Sunday, February 1, 2026 electricvehicles evcharging governmentpolicy driveway costsaving infrastructure cleanenergy sustainability innovation transport A new rule change in England is set to transform how electric vehicle (EV) owners install chargepoints, potentially saving households more than £1,100 each year. The Labour government has introduced a streamlined process that … Read More