Willenhall Pub Approved for Conversion into 10-Bedroom HMO Sunday, January 18, 2026 willenhall falconinn hmo planning housing redevelopment community approval conversion property Planning permission has been granted to convert the former Falcon Inn pub on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The decision was finalized at the planning committee meeting on … Read More
Birmingham Street Struggles with Rubbish Amid Bin Strike as Residents Share Communal Skip Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rubbish cleanup community rats binstrike bordesleygreen skip litterpicking environment Amid an ongoing bin strike, the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham faces a harsh reality of overflowing rubbish, rat infestations, and a pervasive stench. Residents on one street are so frustrated with the mounting litter … Read More
Birmingham’s Picture & Pint: A Bar Like No Other in England Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham pictureandpint bar community hospitality photography cotteridge cheers localart music Picture & Pint, which opened its doors in December 2024, has quickly earned a reputation as Birmingham’s most distinctive bar. Situated in Cotteridge, this one-of-a-kind venue combines the warmth of a traditional pub with … Read More
Cotswold Village Keeps Christmas Lights On to Brighten January Saturday, January 17, 2026 broadway cotswolds christmas lights winter festive village tourism local community The picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway is spreading extra cheer this winter by keeping its Christmas lights shining well into January. Known for its charming tree-lined high street and honey-stone boutiques, Broadway’s … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Willenhall’s Stow Heath Primary School with Modern Facility Saturday, January 17, 2026 willenhall education schoolrebuilding send planning demolition infrastructure development wolverhampton community The Department for Education (DfE) has submitted plans to Wolverhampton City Council to demolish and rebuild Stow Heath Primary School in Hill Road, Willenhall. The current school building is described as being in ‘poor … Read More
Mystery Litter-Picker Takes Birmingham Street Clean-Up Requests Amid Bin Strikes Saturday, January 17, 2026 litter cleanliness birmingham environmentalism community binstrikes urban activism sustainability volunteering A mysterious figure known only as ‘DailyRubbish’ has been making waves across Birmingham, responding to growing calls for street clean-ups amid ongoing bin strikes. Armed with a cart-on-wheels and a litter picker, … Read More