Sandwell Care Home to Nearly Double in Size with Major Extension Plans Wednesday, May 13, 2026 sandwell carehome expansion warrenshall seniorcare employment tividale nursing planning community Plans are underway to significantly expand Warrens Hall Nursing Home in Tividale, Oldbury, potentially nearly doubling its capacity. Superior Care Midlands has submitted an application to Sandwell Council requesting … Read More
New Jamaican Food Outlet, The Original Patty Co., Opens at Merry Hill Wednesday, May 13, 2026 jamaican food patty merryhill originalpattyco opening shoppingcentre mealdeal cuisine eatery Merry Hill shopping centre has added a vibrant new culinary option with the opening of The Original Patty Co., offering shoppers a true taste of Jamaica. Located near Boots on the lower floor, this new food stand is now … Read More
DWP Commits to Address 'Perverse' Universal Credit Rule as Caseload Tops 8 Million Wednesday, May 13, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare employment benefits labour conservatives workcoaches disability reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to address what critics describe as an “out of control” Universal Credit issue after caseload figures revealed a sharp increase over the past … Read More
Fears Mount Over Green Belt as Developer Proposes 557 New Homes in Kingswinford Wednesday, May 13, 2026 greenbelt kingswinford housing development planning community dudley opposition infrastructure urbanplanning Local campaigners’ worst fears have been confirmed with the submission of a planning application for more than 500 homes on prized green belt land in Kingswinford. Dudley Council is currently reviewing an outline proposal … Read More
Drivers Paying £260 More Annually Due to Fuel Price App Errors Wednesday, May 13, 2026 fuel motorists pricing petrol diesel fuelfinder whatcar inflation government regulation Motorists are facing higher fuel costs due to inaccuracies in popular fuel price-checking apps. Research by What Car? reveals that four out of five apps relying on government-supplied Labour Party data display outdated fuel … Read More
DVSA Confirms MOT Test Changes for Zero Emission Goods Vehicles from June 2026 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 dvsa mot hgv zeroemissions class7 vehicletesting legislation haulage inspection batteryweight The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have announced an important MOT testing change effective from June 1, 2026. Zero emission goods vehicles with a design gross … Read More