Covid19

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 fcdo uktravel dubai uae traveldisruption airline covid19 safety emergency middleeast

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued urgent advice for British tourists currently in Dubai to stockpile two essential types of items: emergency supplies and essential medications. This … Read More

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smethwick development pub demolition residential flats planning covid19 parking regeneration

Plans have been submitted to demolish the Desi 2 pub on Olbury Road in Smethwick and replace it with a new residential development consisting of 22 flats. The application, submitted by developer Redland Bay to Sandwell … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 pharmacy healthcare gps winter flu access covid19 treatment nhs community

As winter pressures intensify across the West Midlands, residents are being urged to turn to their local pharmacies for healthcare advice and treatment. With GP practices and hospital A&E departments facing unprecedented … Read More

Saturday, December 20, 2025 toolstream administration diy uksupplychain covid19 careers joblosses financialcrisis trade tools

UK-based DIY supplier Toolstream has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 111 jobs. The announcement came on December 11, with the company attributing its financial difficulties to the lingering effects of the … Read More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 robbery assault birmingham astonvilla fraud sexwork datingapps prison covid19 violence

Caprice Brown, a sex worker, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after luring men to hotels and violently robbing them. Brown targeted her first victim, an Aston Villa football fan, through the dating app Badoo. The … Read More