Smith's Wood Care Home Approved for Conversion into Apartments Despite Opposition Wednesday, March 25, 2026 smithswood carehome apartments planning solihull housing development liambyrne campaign conversion Plans to convert the Jubilee Gardens Care Centre in Smith’s Wood into residential apartments have been approved despite significant opposition from the community and local representatives. Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull … Read More
Sex Worker’s Nightmare: Married Birmingham Businessman’s Violent Assault Unveiled Wednesday, March 25, 2026 assault rape sexwork birmingham violence addiction misogyny crime justice trauma A terrifying ordeal unfolded on a May night in Birmingham when Simon Tang, a 56-year-old married businessman, violently attacked a sex worker after agreeing to a £20 transaction. What started as a routine encounter quickly … Read More
Payout Secured After Boy Dies Following Routine Procedure at Birmingham Hospital Wednesday, March 25, 2026 biopsy negligence pediatric cardiac arrest compensation medical error hospital trust accountability liver transplant Aarav Chopra, a three-year-old boy from Wolverhampton, tragically died after a routine liver biopsy at Birmingham Children’s Hospital went horribly wrong. During the procedure performed by a trainee doctor, an artery was … Read More
Parking enforcement must precede bus priority measures on major Birmingham route, say councillors Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham buspriority sohoroad parkingenforcement publictransport councillors trafficmanagement buslanes reliability infrastructure sport As Birmingham prepares to introduce the £15.5 million Cross City Bus Package 6 West, aimed at boosting the Number 74 bus route between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich, local councillors are stressing a crucial … Read More
Midlands Car Boot Sale Issues Warning Over Fly-Tipping Fines and Bans Wednesday, March 25, 2026 flytipping carboot warwickshire environment fines market cleanup prosecution bans litter A popular car boot sale in the Midlands has issued a stern warning to both sellers and buyers about the consequences of fly-tipping at their events. Following last weekend’s gathering at Furnace End Market and Car Boot Sale … Read More
Man Left Bloodied After Altercation Over Busking Spots in Dudley Town Centre Wednesday, March 25, 2026 dudley busking fight violence marketplace police emergency music dispute injury A man was left bloodied following a violent confrontation in Dudley town centre on Monday morning. Emergency services were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. after reports of a group of people fighting at Market Place. Councillor … Read More