Residents Demand Action as Antisocial Behaviour Escalates on Midland Street Saturday, April 4, 2026 walsall antisocial behaviour streetdrinking fighting motorbikes residents councillors enforcement safety In the heart of Walsall town centre, residents and local councillors are raising urgent concerns over a surge in antisocial behaviour. Street drinking, frequent fights, and the disruptive use of electric motorbikes have made … Read More
New Plan Filed for 60 Homes on Site of Former Wolverhampton Warehouse Destroyed by Fire Saturday, April 4, 2026 wolverhampton housing development fire grasshoppers whitmorereans planning sustainability 5g stonebond A significant new housing development has been proposed for the site of the former Grasshoppers warehouse and gym in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, which was completely destroyed by a devastating fire in December 2021. … Read More
NEC Approved for Seasonal Outdoor Cinema and Children’s Play Area Saturday, April 4, 2026 nec outdoorcinema playarea solihull marquee seasonal planning leisure children pendigolake The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has secured approval to introduce a seasonal outdoor cinema and children’s play area on its landscaped lawns adjacent to Pendigo Lake. In December, the NEC Group submitted a planning … Read More
Six killer drivers we believe should never be allowed behind the wheel again Saturday, April 4, 2026 dangerousdriving killerdrivers roaddeath drivingban trafficcrime imprisonment drunkdriving drugdriving roadresponsibility justice Driving is not a right; it is a serious responsibility. When someone chooses to drive dangerously—whether speeding, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or abandoning victims after causing harm—they shatter trust … Read More
New Zero-Hours Contract Rules to Protect UK Workers from April 7 Saturday, April 4, 2026 zero-hours employment labourrights contractlaw workersrights ukgovernment employmentlaw fairwork labourparty tuc From April 7, significant changes to zero-hours contracts will come into effect in the UK, aiming to protect thousands of workers from exploitative employment practices. The Labour Party government’s Employment Rights … Read More
Mum Saves Family After Tumble Dryer Sparks House Fire in Derbyshire Saturday, April 4, 2026 fire tumbledryer housefire derbyshire safety family emergency evacuation recovery blaze A courageous mother-of-three, Hannah Foster, 36, narrowly escaped disaster when a tumble dryer in her Derbyshire home burst into flames, putting her family in grave danger. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight on Friday, … Read More