Warning Issued for England Households Subject to Parish Council Tax Increases Sunday, May 17, 2026 tax council precept parish england localgovernment finance taxrise costofliving counciltax Households across England are bracing for an additional £1 billion in council tax charges as nearly nine million residents pay parish or town council precepts. These precepts are local taxes added on top of standard council … Read More
West Midlands Launches Strategic Partnership to Boost £1.7bn Defence Sector Sunday, May 17, 2026 defence westmidlands partnership innovation manufacturing security mod education technology collaboration A dynamic new partnership aimed at accelerating growth in the West Midlands’ defence sector has been established. The Regional Defence and Security Cluster (RDSC) unites industry leaders, academic institutions, government … Read More
Pregnant Birmingham Woman Brandishes Machete in Dispute with Neighbor Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham pregnancy dispute machete threats crime noise justice court rehabilitation A pregnant woman in Birmingham caused alarm after pulling a machete on her neighbor amid a noise dispute in their block of flats in Sparkbrook. Misty McGailey, 34, confronted her neighbor Alisha Ellis following ongoing … Read More
West Midlands bus services face major cuts amid steep fuel price surge Sunday, May 17, 2026 westmidlands transport buses fuelcosts subsidy publictransport buscuts tfwm commuters transportcrisis sport Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has issued a stark warning that nearly half of the region’s bus network is at risk of significant reductions unless vital subsidy support is extended. The cost of fuel has skyrocketed, … Read More
The Brilliant Birmingham Bakery Offering Greggs-Beating Prices and a Sunny Cake Terrace Sunday, May 17, 2026 bakery birmingham budget bakedgoods stirchley kingsheath cakes desserts community affordable Nestled on Dads Lane between Stirchley and Kings Heath, The Cake Place is a delightful new addition to Birmingham’s bakery scene that feels wonderfully nostalgic. Imagine giant sponge cake slabs drenched in icing and … Read More
Autograph: Birmingham’s Beloved Independent Shop Closes After Nearly 40 Years Amid Concerns for City's Retail Future Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham retail independent shopclosure ethelstreet citycentre business commerce localeconomy heritage After nearly 40 years in business, Autograph has closed its doors, marking the end of an era for one of Birmingham city centre’s last independent shops. Located on Ethel Street, Autograph was one of only two remaining … Read More