Walsall Council has turned down plans to convert the long-closed Walsall Wood Library into residential apartments. The library, located on Coppice Road, has remained shut since 2017 and was auctioned by the council in 2020 …
Oxygene, a popular nightclub in Wolverhampton city centre, has had its operating licence suspended for three months following a police-led review. West Midlands Police urged the City of Wolverhampton Council to take action …
Planners have approved detailed plans for more than 200 new homes as part of the Mell Square regeneration project in Solihull, despite ongoing concerns about limited parking provisions. The reserved matters application …
The Tiger Tavern Pub and Grill in Tipton has had its licence revoked after employing an illegal worker at below minimum wage. Sandwell Council made the decision following a Home Office requested hearing due to serious …
A 15-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham sustained a fractured spine and a head injury after being hit by an unmarked police car while crossing a zebra crossing on Bordesley Green Road. The incident occurred around 8:15 am on …
The next official bank holiday in England and Wales is set for 31 August, marking the summer bank holiday, following England’s exit from the World Cup. Fans had anticipated a special bonus bank holiday if the Three Lions had …
Summer is the perfect time to prioritize fitness, whether it’s hitting the gym, taking a morning run, or joining an evening yoga class. To support your active lifestyle, the AcclaFit smartwatch delivers advanced health …
Miss Universe Fátima Bosch has spoken out about the swirling rumours linking her romantically to Jude Bellingham, the Midland-born footballer who recently starred at the World Cup. The Mexican model acknowledged noticing the …
Jayden Kauser, 22, from Tipton, graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2025 with a degree in psychology and counselling. Despite his academic achievements, Jayden has struggled to find employment, applying for …
If you’re looking to reconnect with nature and boost your well-being, several exciting outdoor events are happening near Solihull. Wild Fox Yoga offers serene Sunday morning yoga sessions in the beautiful settings of Wootton …
A Birmingham couple, Teresa Lay and Wayne Jackson, both 54, were left speechless when they discovered they had won an astonishing £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery. The life-changing moment was captured on video as they opened …
The Labour Party government’s upcoming pay-per-mile car tax scheme, known as eVED, has sparked concerns among experts about the capability of the DVLA’s computer systems to manage refunds efficiently. Set to launch in April …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to send out brown tax letters to a record 9.5 million state pensioners born before 1960, warning them of potential tax bills stemming from frozen tax thresholds. This surge in …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age, a change that could leave millions of people born before 1977 substantially worse off. Currently, under rules introduced by the Labour …
Birmingham Airport has recorded the second-longest average departure delay among UK airports in 2025, with flights departing on average 18 minutes and 42 seconds late. This is nearly four minutes longer than the national …