Peaky Blinders Nights Return to Black Country Living Museum – How to Get Tickets Wednesday, March 4, 2026 peakyblinders blackcountry museum birmingham 1920s events tickets thomasshelby history entertainment Fans of Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed BBC drama and Netflix film, can rejoice as the Black Country Living Museum announces the return of its popular Peaky Blinders Nights for 2026. These immersive events offer a unique … Read More
Warning Issued as Fraudsters Target Homes in Black Country with Same Distraction Tactic Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More
I Visited a Black Country Estate with a Rare 13-Year-Old 20mph Speed Limit — and Witnessed it Broken Instantly Saturday, February 14, 2026 speedlimits westbromwich road safety blackcountry trafficcalming schoolsafety sandwell speeding community transport In the West Midlands, speed limits are typically straightforward: motorways and dual carriageways set at 70mph, A-roads at 60mph, and most residential streets at 30mph. Yet, one corner of the Black Country breaks from this … Read More
Ten Black Country Areas with the Highest Offences Recorded by Speed Camera Vans Monday, January 26, 2026 blackcountry speeding speedcamera offences newtonroad westbromwich roadsafety trafficenforcement mobilecameras drivers Speeding continues to be a significant concern across the Black Country, with numerous drivers caught exceeding speed limits by mobile camera vans. Recent data reveals that the A4041 Newton Road, heading towards West … Read More
The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More
Son banned from asking mother for money after persistent harassment Monday, January 26, 2026 harassment restrainingorder familylaw legal sentencing domesticissues blackcountry walsall coercion court Paul Oaks, 37, has been banned by magistrates from asking his mother, Lisa Green, for money following a period of persistent harassment. Over the course of nearly two weeks, Oaks repeatedly visited his mother’s home in Rowley … Read More