Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Four Countries Amid Middle East Tensions Thursday, March 5, 2026 fcdo traveladvice nepal bahrain lebanon saudiarabia middleeast security airlines qatarairways The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for four countries overnight, signaling caution for UK travelers amid escalating Middle East tensions. The changes affect Nepal, Bahrain, … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
Sandwell Council Plans 50 New Affordable Flats on Garden Centre and Former Police Station Sites Thursday, March 5, 2026 sandwell housing affordable flats development blackheath council cornerstone smethwick construction Sandwell Council is moving forward with ambitious plans to create 50 new affordable flats by acquiring two key sites in Blackheath town centre. Working alongside affordable housing provider Cornerstone Housing, the council … Read More
Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment community Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood … Read More
Witley Court’s Wilderness Play Area Opens Free on Mother’s Day, Just 50 Minutes from Birmingham Thursday, March 5, 2026 witleycourt mother’sday englishheritage playarea familyouting historicruins gardens freeentry worcestershire nationallottery Mother’s Day is a special occasion when families often gather across generations, making it important to find an outing that offers something for everyone — without breaking the bank. Witley Court and Gardens, located just 50 … Read More
New Photos Highlight Major Milestone at Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station for HS2 Thursday, March 5, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet construction foundations transport viaduct apprenticeships cycling infrastructure New images have showcased a pivotal milestone in the HS2 project at Birmingham’s Curzon Street station. Although foundation work has reached a significant stage, there remains extensive progress before the station opens. This … Read More