Dudley Bar Boss Vows to 'Stand Strong' and Preserve 'Good Vibes' After Van Crashes Into Venue Thursday, February 12, 2026 dudley coast restaurant bar vancrash cctv hospitality westmidlands police repairs The director of The Coast Restaurant & Bar in Dudley has expressed relief that no one was hurt after a van smashed into the establishment in the early hours of Sunday, February 1. CCTV footage shows the vehicle driving up … Read More
UK Jewellers Krafft to Close Iconic Chelmsford High Street Store After 50 Years Wednesday, February 4, 2026 jewellers highstreet retail closure chelmsford onlineshopping business costs community repairs After serving the Chelmsford community for half a century, Krafft Jewellers has announced it will close its long-standing city centre store on Duke Street by March 31. The decision marks a significant loss for local shoppers … Read More
A38 Lichfield Closure LIVE: Major Road to Remain Shut for Hours Due to Infrastructure Repairs Friday, January 30, 2026 a38 lichfield roadclosure repairs infrastructure traffic delays transport commute safety The A38 in Lichfield is set to stay closed for an extended period as essential infrastructure repairs are underway. Authorities have confirmed that the busy route will be shut for several hours to ensure the safety and … Read More
Birmingham Council Aims for All Homes to Meet National Standards by 2032 Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council investment decenthomes repairs tenants rent standards refurbishment Birmingham Council has pledged that all of its homes will meet the national decent homes standard by 2032, responding to ongoing concerns about the condition of council properties. Currently governed by the Labour-run city … Read More
Birmingham’s Morris Centre Swimming Pool to Close Amid Serious Safety Concerns Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham swimmingpool morriscentre nhs safety closure repairs queenelizabethhospital community wellbeing The Morris Centre swimming pool, located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in Selly Oak, Birmingham, is set to close indefinitely on December 31 due to significant safety and structural concerns. The facility, which serves … Read More
Over 800,000 Drivers Risk Road Safety by Ignoring Crucial MOT Law Sunday, December 7, 2025 mot roadsafety drivers dvla vehicles compliance insurance repairs maintenance mottest More than 800,000 drivers across the UK are currently on the roads without a valid MOT, putting themselves and others at significant risk. Recent data from the DVLA reveals that millions of vehicles annually fail to comply … Read More