Plans for 350 Homes in Walsall’s Greenbelt Make Progress Sunday, May 17, 2026 housing walsall development canalside affordable environmental infrastructure pedestrians greenbelt planning Developers behind a new housing estate next to York’s Bridge in Pelsall are moving forward with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the planning process. The assessment will evaluate potential environmental … Read More
Erdington Academy Transforms School Hall into Pop-Up Prom Boutique to Support Students Sunday, May 17, 2026 erdingtonacademy prom education community charity students support inclusion costofliving birmingham Erdington Academy in Birmingham has turned its main hall into a vibrant pop-up boutique, providing free dresses and suits to help students prepare for their upcoming prom. Recognising that the cost of living crisis makes even … Read More
Senior Doctor Receives Approval to Transform Historic Walsall Building into 17-Bedroom HMO Sunday, May 17, 2026 walsall hathertonhouse hmo nhs conservation heritage accommodation renovation historic housing Plans to convert the historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been officially approved. The project, led by Sue Boden of the Walsall NHS Trust, aims to provide much-needed … Read More
New Birmingham Driver Admits Being “Off His Head” While Attempting to Drive on Broad Street Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham drunkdriving offense police magistrates broadstreet court dui penalty license A 20-year-old Birmingham man was stopped by police as he tried to put the keys into the ignition of his car while heavily intoxicated, a court has heard. Joseph Bunting of Woodbine Croft was found in the driver’s seat of his … Read More
I Can't Think of a Better Guy to Take My Place in Aston Villa History Sunday, May 17, 2026 astonvilla andytownsend johnmcginn captain europaleague football leadership leaguecup villahistory trophy sport Andy Townsend warmly embraces the idea of losing his unique place in Aston Villa’s history—being the last captain to lift a major trophy—if it means a new hero emerges. The former midfielder, now 62, famously captained Villa … Read More
Drivers Urged to Remove 4 Key Items from Cars as Petrol Prices Surge Sunday, May 17, 2026 fuel petrol cars efficiency roofrack motoring driving prices fuelcosts advice As the ongoing conflict in Iran continues to drive up petrol and diesel prices, drivers are being encouraged to make simple adjustments to reduce fuel consumption. Saul Turner, motoring expert and general manager at National … Read More