New Wildlife-Themed Splash Pad Opens at Lido Park, Droitwich Spa, Near Birmingham Thursday, April 30, 2026 splashpad wildlife droitwichspa familyfun outdoorplay waterplay accessibility wychavon birmingham recreation A vibrant new splash pad has opened its gates at Lido Park in Droitwich Spa, offering a delightful wildlife-themed water play experience for children and families. Located just 40 minutes from Birmingham, this £550,000 … Read More
Council Rejects Controversial Plan to Convert Historic Birmingham Medical Building into Hotel Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham planning heritage conservation hotel architecture artsandcrafts community development kingsnorton City planners have unanimously rejected a proposal to convert a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style medical surgery in Birmingham into a 21-bedroom hotel. The building, located at the junction of Middleton Hall Road and … Read More
Revived 'Brumderground' System Pledge Sparks Debate Ahead of Birmingham Elections Thursday, April 30, 2026 birmingham brumderground transport underground conservatives localelections infrastructure publictransit hs2 masstransit As Birmingham’s crucial local elections approach, political parties are laying out ambitious plans for the city’s future infrastructure. The Conservative Party has reignited discussion by pledging to commission a … Read More
Exclusive New Election Polls Show Neck-and-Neck Race in Birmingham and Major Gains for Reform UK in West Midlands Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reformuk labour birmingham sandwell coventry walsall westmidlands localelections polls election2024 Two newly released polls have shaken up the political landscape ahead of the local elections across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Experts from YouGov and AI-driven analysts at Bombe predict intense competition, especially … Read More
Man who killed Birmingham friend over £40 at HMO went out drinking - then died in prison Wednesday, April 29, 2026 manslaughter birmingham aston hmo prison violence alcohol assault death crime Andrew Behan, 41, has admitted to the manslaughter of his friend Francis Leitner, 45, following a violent altercation at their house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Aston, Birmingham. The confrontation began over a disputed … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More