Campaigners Rally Against 18-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Brierley Hill's Victorian Buildings Sunday, April 26, 2026 brierleyhill hmo victorian conservation campaign planning development heritage overcrowding safety A new planning application to convert derelict Victorian buildings into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Brierley Hill has reignited local opposition. Situated behind Albion Church on High Street, the … Read More
Nigel Farage Delivers Message in Sandwell as Reform UK Targets Election Victory Saturday, April 25, 2026 nigelfarage reformuk sandwell oldbury elections council campaign politics localgovernment victory Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, made a notable visit to Oldbury on Monday as the party ramps up its campaign efforts ahead of the upcoming Sandwell council elections. Farage emphasized the party’s commitment to … Read More
HMRC Contacts 21-Year-Olds to Claim Lost Child Trust Funds Worth £2,200 on Average Friday, April 24, 2026 hmrc childtrustfund savings finance ukgovernment banking youth tax campaign investments HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new campaign reaching out to individuals born before 2005 to inform them about unclaimed Child Trust Funds (CTFs) that could be worth an average of £2,200. The initiative … Read More
‘We’ve been here five years and we’ll be here five more’ say campaigners battling to save historic pub Saturday, April 18, 2026 whitelion caldmore heritage locallisting pub campaign walsall community planning preservation A dedicated community group fighting to preserve the historic White Lion pub in Caldmore faces a continued wait before a decision is made on its local listing application. The Friends of the White Lion submitted their request … Read More
Primark Introduces £13 Minimum Hourly Wage Across UK Stores Saturday, April 4, 2026 primark payrise ukjobs retail womenswear campaign fashion london employeebenefits springcollection Primark has implemented a significant pay increase, establishing a minimum hourly wage of £13 for all retail assistants in stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. In London, the hourly rate rises to £13.71. This new pay … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Calls for SeeSay 81018 on All Regional Buses Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands police bussafety seesay81018 publictransport passengersafety birmingham anticrime communitysafety campaign sport Paula Shortland, an education officer with West Midlands Police, is advocating for a vital safety feature to be installed on every bus throughout the region. She has expressed strong support for BirminghamLive’s … Read More