Midlands Towns Shine on UK’s Best Places to Live List Wednesday, January 14, 2026 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield bestplaces living community happiness uk property rankings Several towns in the Midlands have been recognized among the best places to live in the UK, according to a recent survey that gathered the opinions of residents themselves. The rankings reflect how locals feel about their … Read More
Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
Buddhist Temple’s Community Hall Plans Rejected Over Parking Concerns Tuesday, January 13, 2026 buddhist community parking wolverhampton council hall planning rejection transport development The City of Wolverhampton Council has rejected a proposal from the Ambedkar Buddhist Centre to construct a new 150-square-metre community hall on Upper Zoar Street, citing insufficient parking provisions. The temple’s plan … Read More
The 9 Best Charity Shops in and Around Birmingham for Bargain Buys Tuesday, January 13, 2026 charity birmingham thrift bargains preloved sustainability shopping secondhand community reuse Shopping second-hand is not just a smart way to save money—it’s also a powerful way to support sustainability. By giving pre-loved items a second life, you help reduce waste and keep quality goods out of landfills. In recent … Read More
Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Aldi Announces Pay Rise and Benefits Boost for Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2026 aldi payrise supermarket apprentices wages benefits maternity community charity employees Aldi is set to reward its thousands of UK employees with a significant pay increase as part of a £36 million investment in wages and benefits. Starting from March 1, 2026, Store Assistants will receive a new starting pay of … Read More