180 Unclaimed Estates in Birmingham: Residents Could Be Entitled to a Hidden Fortune Friday, February 13, 2026 inheritance estates probate birmingham unclaimed brethertons wills trusts westmidlands heirship New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that 180 estates in Birmingham remain unclaimed, suggesting many families could be entitled to forgotten inheritances. Wills, trusts, and probate experts at Brethertons … Read More
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
Worst Areas for Air Pollution in the West Midlands Revealed Thursday, February 12, 2026 airpollution westmidlands pm25 publichealth environment pollutionmonitoring cleanair deprivation airquality urbanhealth New measures to combat the high levels of air pollution in the West Midlands are set to be introduced soon. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee will receive an update on the region’s … Read More
Violence Erupts in Bearwood: Police Issue Full Statement as Road Closures Continue Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bearwood violence assault police investigation roadclosure birmingham westmidlands traffic publicsafety A major Black Country thoroughfare, Bearwood High Street, was closed on Wednesday evening after a violent altercation left three men injured. The incident occurred around 6pm near the Reginald Road junction, prompting an … Read More
Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
West Midlands Planners Consider Residential Development on Cherished Green Space Near Hazardous Road Tuesday, February 10, 2026 westmidlands sandwell residentialdevelopment greenspace vulnerablechildren hollowaybank trafficsafety planningpermission communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans are underway to construct four residential homes for vulnerable children on a much-valued green space off Holloway Bank, West Bromwich. Despite previous objections from local residents, Sandwell Council’s planning … Read More