Nearly 100 Homes Approved in Midland Village Despite Transport and Flooding Concerns Sunday, February 22, 2026 wombourne housing development transport flooding planning council bus affordable environment South Staffordshire Council has approved plans for 92 new homes on Pool House Road in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton, despite significant concerns from local residents about transport accessibility and flood risks. The … Read More
Midland’s Great Alne Primary with Just 12 Pupils Faces Possible Closure Sunday, February 22, 2026 education schoolclosure warwickshire enrollment ofsted leadership funding primaryschool community send Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, a small Midland institution with a capacity for 112 pupils, currently educates just 12 children—less than 10% of its capacity. Following a recent inspection rating the school as … Read More
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in Birmingham: Prices Drop Even Further Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham housing prices lozells winsongreen aston realestate property market affordable House prices in some of Birmingham’s most affordable neighborhoods have dropped even lower, presenting potential bargains for homebuyers willing to explore these areas. Among the cheapest districts are Lozells and Winson … Read More
NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, Santander Savers Warned Over Potential Losses on £10k Deposits Sunday, February 22, 2026 savings interest banks natwest barclays nationwide santander savers finance deposits Savers holding £10,000 in accounts at major high street banks such as NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide, and Santander have been cautioned about the possibility of losing significant returns. Experts highlight that focusing … Read More
Government Could Have Prevented Controversial Maccabi Fan Ban at Aston Villa but Failed to Act, Report Finds Sunday, February 22, 2026 maccabi ban government policing birmingham homeoffice safety football antisemitism committee sport Senior government ministers and officials had multiple opportunities to intervene and prevent the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match at Aston Villa in Birmingham, MPs have concluded. … Read More
Green Light for Solar-Powered Car Park Near Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium Sunday, February 22, 2026 solar carpark electricvehicles sustainability wolverhampton molineux chargingpoints biodiversity renewableenergy infrastructure Plans for a new solar-powered car park close to Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton have received official approval. Situated adjacent to the Wickes store on Stafford Road, just half a mile from the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ … Read More