Nurse’s Distress Over Fly-Tipped Rubbish and Dead Animal Near Her Home Tuesday, January 13, 2026 flytipping rubbish birmingham handsworth nuisance environment cleanup community enforcement health A Birmingham nurse has voiced her distress after discovering a dead animal amid a pile of illegally dumped rubbish outside her home on Wattville Road in Handsworth. The growing mound of waste, including soiled bin bags and a … Read More
Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapping in Wigan City Centre Monday, January 12, 2026 wigan kidnapping attemptedabduction greatermanchesterpolice investigation publicsafety crime victimsupport lawenforcement community Police are investigating a frightening attempted kidnapping that took place in Wigan city centre on the morning of Friday, January 9. A woman was reportedly grabbed and threatened by an unidentified man as she walked along … Read More
West Bromwich Pub Seeks Reopening After License Revocation Over Violent Bouncer Incident Monday, January 12, 2026 westbromwich princeofwales licensing violence pubsafety bouncers sandwellcouncil westmidlandspolice security community The Prince of Wales pub on West Bromwich High Street, closed by Sandwell Council last year due to a violent incident involving unlicensed door staff, has applied for a new license to reopen. Sandwell Council revoked the … Read More
Inside Rotton Park: The Birmingham Suburb Transforming Like London Amid Housing Shifts Sunday, January 11, 2026 rottonpark birmingham housing property suburb londoneffect hmos realestate rentals community Just a short 12-minute drive west from Birmingham city centre lies Rotton Park, a suburb drawing growing attention as local housing dynamics echo the challenges seen in London. Despite a dramatic 31.1% drop in average … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Waste Collection Changes in Dudley Borough Saturday, January 10, 2026 dudley recycling waste foodwaste collection bins council environment reusable community Dudley residents are receiving new bins as the council enforces mandatory changes to domestic waste collection. Starting in April, local authorities are legally required to collect food waste alongside other recyclable … Read More
Discover Ilmington: A Stunning Cotswold Village Walk with a Charming Community Cafe Saturday, January 10, 2026 ilmington cotswolds warwickshire walking hiking community pub cafe scenery heritage Ilmington, often described as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, is tucked away in Warwickshire and makes for an ideal day trip from Birmingham. Located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, … Read More