Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £10m to Resurface 61 Roads and Combat Potholes Thursday, February 12, 2026 wolverhampton potholes resurfacing highways infrastructure council midlands winter maintenance transportation sport City of Wolverhampton Council is taking decisive action to repair the extensive damage caused by severe winter weather. With hundreds of potholes filled weekly, the council is now committing £10 million to long-term … Read More
Wolverhampton Man Charged in People-Smuggling Operation, Charging Migrants £1,500 Each Wednesday, February 11, 2026 smuggling immigration wolverhampton channel vietnamese crime prosecution trafficking migrant justice Ramal Briem, a 33-year-old Iraqi national from Wolverhampton, has been charged with conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration as part of a dangerous people-smuggling network facilitating illegal entry into the UK. The ring … Read More
Drivers Stranded in Floodwater at Two Midland Locations Over the Weekend Monday, February 9, 2026 floodwater midlands drivers staffordshire rescue lichfield wolverhampton safety emergency flooding Two drivers found themselves stranded in floodwater at different locations in the West Midlands over the weekend, after heavy downpours rendered their vehicles immobile. The first incident occurred on Croxall Road in … Read More
‘Cramped’ HMO Conversion Rejected Over Crime Concerns in Wolverhampton Neighborhood Monday, February 9, 2026 hmo wolverhampton planning crime community housing spacestandards noise council heathtown The City of Wolverhampton Council has refused an application to convert a home on Woden Road into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), citing concerns that the change would exacerbate crime and community disorder … Read More
Beloved ‘Gentle Giant’ Pub Chef Dies After Rare Gangrene Infection Sunday, February 8, 2026 gangrene sepsis death wolverhampton chef pub friendship memorial art community Scott Reynolds, a much-loved pub chef from Wolverhampton, has died after a seemingly minor cut on his leg developed into a rare and aggressive form of gangrene. The 47-year-old’s condition worsened despite treatment, … Read More