Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
A Night at Holden's Golden Lion Inn: As Bostin' as its Ale Saturday, January 3, 2026 holdens blackcountry brewery bridgnorth goldenlion ale pub bedandbreakfast breakfast hospitality Holden’s brewery, a name already beloved across the Black Country for its delicious range of beers like the iconic Golden Glow, has expanded its charm beyond just brewing. Nestled in Bridgnorth High Street stands The … Read More
Prolific Black Country Shoplifter Jailed and Banned from Local High Streets Tuesday, December 23, 2025 shoplifting crime blackcountry dudley wolverhampton community sentencing theft police ban A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after … Read More
Black Country Dad Shares Heartbreaking Journey from Joy to Loss After Son’s Birth Saturday, December 13, 2025 blackcountry fatherhood braininjury acornshospice hypoxicischemicencephalopathy childcare familysupport bereavement fundraising celebrateyourstar Paul Johnson, a father from the Black Country, experienced the most profound emotional rollercoaster the day his first son, Alfie, was born. What began as overwhelming joy quickly turned to heartache when Alfie was diagnosed … Read More
Midlands Homes Going Under the Hammer for £50K – With a Major Renovation Needed Monday, December 1, 2025 midlands auction property renovation investment blackcountry wednesbury oldbury smethwick development Three homes in the West Midlands are set to be auctioned next month, each with a guide price of just £50,000. Located in the Black Country, these properties have stood empty for decades and now present a unique opportunity … Read More
New 20mph Speed Limit Introduced on Dudley Street in Sandwell Saturday, November 29, 2025 sandwell speedlimit trafficcalming westbromwich blackcountry roadsafety 20mph localauthority residentialroads birmingham Motorists traveling through the Black Country borough of Sandwell, Midlands, now encounter a 20mph speed limit on Dudley Street, near the A41 Black Country New Road in West Bromwich. This new restriction marks a reduction … Read More