TSB is set to vanish from the UK high street following its recent acquisition by Santander, according to reports from The Sun. The merger, which was finalized last week for nearly £3 billion, has created the UK’s third …
Original Khyber Ltd, a new restaurant located at 20 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, has submitted an application to Birmingham City Council for a premises licence to offer late-night refreshment. The proposal seeks to allow the …
Plans have been submitted to demolish the aging Priory Green council offices in Whitburn Close, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, to make way for a new, purpose-built special school. The proposed development would accommodate up to …
I love going to the cinema. Sure, watching a film at home with snacks you’ve picked up from the supermarket is more affordable, but there’s something undeniably special about the big screen experience. When I saw a social …
Plans have been submitted to convert the historic Imperial Works metal foundry in Darlaston into a state-of-the-art padel court facility. The building, located on Heath Road and originally known as the Charles Richards …
As Birmingham City prepares for the upcoming Championship season, strengthening the goalkeeping department is among the club’s top priorities this summer. The position requires urgent attention following a mixed campaign in …
Keeley Skelding established the Solihull Women’s Stride Squad to create a supportive community for women experiencing mental health struggles. Motivated by her personal difficulties and the lack of accessible support, Keeley …
After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned …
Birmingham has witnessed a concerning increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with 634 recorded incidents in 2025 alone. This rise comes as new legislation aimed at providing equal protections to victims of …
Aston Villa have confirmed that due to ongoing redevelopment at Villa Park, fans will not be able to watch the Europa League final on the big screen at the stadium. Construction on the North Stand is set to begin immediately …
A stark two-month warning has been issued to customers of major UK energy providers including British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus Energy. Research conducted by Uswitch reveals that nearly 12 million households across the …
A primary school in Walsall has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first in the Midlands to receive ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. This achievement stands out, particularly …
An application by Ridgeway Pharmacy to purchase Coronation Gardens, a beloved green space in Sedgley town centre, has been refused by Dudley Council. Michael Brereton, the council’s director of development and regeneration, …
A new application has been submitted to reopen an off-licence in Wolverhampton after it was twice shut down due to illegal alcohol sales. Hizbullah Ahmadzai and Atif Atifi have applied to the City of Wolverhampton Council to …
Get Golf Ltd has submitted an application for a premises licence at 16 Beauchamp Industrial Estate, Tamworth, B77 5BZ, seeking permission to sell alcohol and provide late-night refreshments. The application was announced in a …