Pest Control and Cremation Services Among Those Set for Price Increases in Dudley Thursday, January 8, 2026 dudley pestcontrol cremation budget fees inflation council services priceincrease finance Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January … Read More
Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … Read More
I Tried 7 Bathroom Sprays to Find the Best Budget Alternative to Flash Thursday, January 8, 2026 bathroom cleaning spray flash supermarket tesco sparkle limescale scrubbing scent With Christmas behind us, spring cleaning season has officially arrived. Fed up with endless scrubbing in the bathroom, I set out to test seven different bathroom sprays from major supermarkets to see if any could match … Read More
Midlands Mother Honoured for Saving 24 Lives After Son's Tragic Death Thursday, January 8, 2026 defibrillator ourjay cardiacarrest rugby legacy lifesaving charity honours organdonation education sport Naomi Rees-Issitt, a mother from the Midlands, has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List for her remarkable lifesaving efforts inspired by the tragic death of her son. In 2022, Naomi’s 18-year-old son, Jamie … Read More
West Midlands Faces Amber Weather Warning as Heavy Snowfall Expected Thursday, January 8, 2026 westmidlands snow amberwarning nationalhighways stormgoretti travelsafety roadclosures winterweather traffic metoffice National Highways has issued an amber severe weather warning for significant snowfall across the West Midlands, effective from 6pm on Thursday, January 8, until 9am on Friday, January 9. Motorists are urged to prepare for … Read More
Massive Blaze Engulfs Tyseley Carpet Factory as 80 Firefighters Respond Thursday, January 8, 2026 fire birmingham tyseley carpetfactory westmidlands emergency industrial blaze firefighters response A devastating fire erupted on Wednesday evening at a carpet factory in Tyseley, Birmingham, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) was first called to the blaze shortly after 7pm on … Read More