Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart …
Mercia Real Estate (MRE) has received the green light for the second phase of its ambitious £45 million student living development in the heart of Birmingham. Located at 12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, the project will expand …
Nestled between the affluent villages of Lickey and Barnt Green, just south of Birmingham, lies a road with a name that raises eyebrows: Twatling Road. Despite this undoubtedly risqué moniker, it remains one of the region’s …
More than 3,000 crimes involving child sexual abuse images were recorded in the West Midlands alone, highlighting a critical failure by tech firms to protect children from harmful content. According to the National Society …
A new law targeting dog owners who allow their pets to worry livestock comes into force this Wednesday in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 imposes harsher penalties, including …
Nearly 30 percent of shoppers in the Midlands have witnessed shoplifting, marking the region as one of the worst-hit in the country. Recent data reveals that 29 percent of people in the West Midlands have seen theft in stores …
Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley …
A significant crackdown targeting illegal street racing near Birmingham Airport is on the horizon. Solihull Council is set to decide on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Damson Parkway in Elmdon …
An inmate at HMP Birmingham died just nine days after being returned to the prison, drawing attention to a growing issue with illicit drug use across the UK prison estate. Martin Casey, 59, also known by the alias ‘John’, …
Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might …
A historic Solihull venue, dormant for years, is poised for a remarkable revival as a boutique-style pub with bedrooms. The location that once housed the beloved Missoula Bar and Luna club, known for drawing weekend crowds …
Starting March 31, all households in England will be subject to new bin collection regulations under the government’s “Simpler Recycling” initiative. This change requires local councils to collect four separate types of waste …
Cadbury has introduced an exciting twist to its premium chocolate bar lineup with the launch of a new Biscoff-flavoured bar, alongside a complete rebrand of its Cadbury & More range. Headquartered in Birmingham, Cadbury has …
Planners have provisionally approved the construction of up to nine new homes in Hockley Heath, despite a wave of objections from local residents. The application, submitted last summer by Frances Ashton, concerns a site …
Lloyds Bank has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable home financing expertise among mortgage brokers. The bank is introducing a unique, six-month scholarship program designed for industry …