Walsall Residents Urged to Voice Concerns Over Green Belt Development Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall greenbelt development consultation housing localplan community campaign planning council The Beacon Action Group, a local campaign organization, is urging Walsall residents to take action and share their views on proposals to build thousands of new homes on the borough’s green belt land. The group has raised … Read More
Midland Farmer Sparks Fresh Controversy Over Waste Dumping and Lorry Depot Sunday, December 14, 2025 peopleton farmer waste dumping lorries environment investigation tenant farming community Carl Powell, the 80-year-old farmer known for his infamous billboard calling the village of Peopleton “murderous, lawless and godforsaken,” is once again at the center of local controversy. This time, the … Read More
Nationwide Commits to Keeping 605 Bank Branches Open Through 2030 Saturday, December 13, 2025 nationwide banking branches closures highstreet community retailbanking customer uk financialservices Nationwide has announced a significant commitment to maintaining its physical bank branches, reassuring customers just in time for the holiday season. While many banks are closing branches, Nationwide is bucking the trend by … Read More
Residents Feel Divided as Greets Green's House Prices Split Dramatically Saturday, December 13, 2025 greetsgreen housing propertyprices westmidlands community inequality crime realestate sandwell localnews A solitary England flag ripples gently from a lamppost above a quiet car park scattered with discarded nitrous oxide canisters. The calm backstreets of Greets Green on a crisp autumn afternoon reveal little sign of life … Read More
Teen Arrested After Attempted Moped Theft at Industrial Estate Thursday, December 11, 2025 moped theft arrest pensnett kingswinford police assault cannabis industrialestate community An 18-year-old male has been arrested after an attempted moped theft at Pensnett Trading Estate in Kingswinford, thanks to prompt action from local residents. West Midlands Police responded to reports of the incident on … Read More
Inside Brumwish: How Generous Brummies Help Hard-Up Parents Choose Christmas Gifts Thursday, December 11, 2025 brumwish birmingham childpoverty christmas volunteers edgbaston gifts thrivetogether community charity Every year, thousands of compassionate BirminghamLive readers come together to buy gifts for the city’s poorest children, ensuring that every child experiences the joy and surprise they deserve on Christmas Day. … Read More