Proposal to Convert Family Home into Five-Bedroom HMO in Castle Vale Wednesday, December 31, 2025 hmo castlevale planning housing accommodation rental development regeneration birmingham community A planning application has been submitted to transform a four-bedroom semi-detached house on Morar Close, Castle Vale, into a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This residential property, featuring front and … Read More
12 Tragic Deaths That Shook Sutton Coldfield in 2025, Including Unsolved Mysteries Tuesday, December 30, 2025 suttoncoldfield tragedy unsolved accident investigation community police memorial death loss As 2025 draws to a close, Sutton Coldfield reflects on a year overshadowed by sorrow and loss. Twelve families in the town have faced unimaginable grief due to a series of tragic deaths—some accidental, others resulting from … Read More
First Black Female England Footballer Kerry Davis Awarded MBE in Staffordshire’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 kerrydavis mbe football diversity staffordshire newyearhonours womeninsport englandfootball community honours sport Kerry Davis, Staffordshire’s trailblazing footballer and the first Black woman to represent England at the international level, has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Recognised for her remarkable … Read More
Comedian Meera Syal Honoured in King’s New Year List for West Midlands Contributions Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal westmidlands honours dbe literature drama charity community publicservice recognition The King’s New Year Honours list proudly features 28 notable individuals from the West Midlands, celebrating their exceptional contributions to public life, culture, education, healthcare, and community service throughout the … Read More
Solihull Pub Reminds Customers: Good Manners Matter Sunday, December 28, 2025 solihull greenwood pub manners customers chelmsleywood community behaviour respect bar The Greenwood, a popular community pub in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, has issued a polite reminder to its patrons about the importance of good manners when ordering at the bar. Located on Helmswood Drive, the pub took to social … Read More
Contentious Issue Drives Dudley Council’s Most Popular Online Petition of 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 dudley council petition asylumseekers housing planning environment community publicdebate localgovernment Residents of Dudley have multiple avenues to voice their concerns, including the ability to start online e-petitions on the council’s official website. Any petition that garners over 3,000 signatures qualifies for a full … Read More