The Distillery, a pub in Sutton Coldfield on Birmingham Road, recently reopened under new management but has temporarily closed for several days to undertake significant upgrades. The venue, which took over the former Slug …
As Birmingham gears up for its pivotal local elections on May 7, alarming reports of masked gangs loitering near polling stations, death threats, slashed tyres, and ongoing police investigations have brought voter and …
Starting in April, UK households will experience four significant changes to their energy bills, tied primarily to the government’s energy price cap system introduced in 2019. The price cap, updated quarterly by Ofgem every …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a major initiative aimed at helping young people move from benefits into employment. Central to this plan is the launch of 80 new Youth Hubs across Great Britain, …
It’s nearly midnight in Surabaya, a bustling coastal city in East Java, when a familiar face appears on the video call. Jon Toral, now 31, carries the same warmth that once captivated Birmingham City fans, though with a …
Marks & Spencer has announced a significant change to its returns policy, reducing the return period from 35 days to 28 days across all UK stores, with immediate effect. This update applies to both online and in-store …
Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, is set to increase Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for petrol and diesel drivers beginning Wednesday, April 1. This move follows decisions made in the Autumn Budget, aiming to …
Apple has rolled out a new update requiring millions of iPhone users in the UK to prove they are 18 or older before accessing certain services. This mandatory age verification aims to protect young people from harmful content …
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced the cancellation of several flights today, Thursday, March 26, due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East. The airport, a vital hub for travel to the Gulf states, has suspended …
A driver displaying a blue badge in the West Midlands has been criticized by police for illegal parking that obstructed a bus route and disabled access. The red Fiat 500 was parked on a residential street in Stourbridge, …
Starting April 2026, households across the West Midlands will experience an increase in council tax bills. This rise comes amid growing financial pressures for many families, adding to existing concerns about affordability. …
Traders at Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market are sounding the alarm over rising service charges, poor conditions, and a lack of security that they say is pushing their businesses to the brink. With service bills reaching …
Birmingham is set to welcome a bold new architectural landmark with the approval of a 21-storey student accommodation tower at 120 Suffolk Street. The development, recommended for approval last week by Birmingham City …
Walsall Council faces strong criticism from campaigner Linda Boys, who alleges the authority is breaching its own constitution and policies by proceeding with plans to relocate the Leather Museum. The cherished local …
A proposal to open a 24-hour gym in the former Trident Steelworks in Albion Road, West Bromwich, faces an appeal after being rejected by Sandwell Council. The council dismissed D1 Gyms’ plan, citing a conflict with its vision …