Residents Sound Relief as Street Racing Noise Crackdown Near Birmingham Airport Begins Sunday, March 22, 2026 streetracing noisenuisance birmingham pspo illegalracing community safety enforcement roads airport Residents living near Birmingham Airport have long endured the disruptive noise of illegal street racing, with revving engines and speeding cars often heard late into the night. In response to widespread complaints, local … Read More
Kings Heath Community Centre Saved by Hundreds in Inspiring Collective Effort Sunday, March 22, 2026 kingsheath community cooperative crowdfunding revitalization diversity inclusion sustainability localbusiness resilience In a remarkable show of community spirit, over 650 residents and organisations in Kings Heath have come together to become co-owners of the local community centre on Heathfield Road, revitalising a cherished local hub that … Read More
Co-op Expands Member Perks Online, Helping Shoppers Save Over £80 Annually Saturday, March 21, 2026 co-op members savings personalised online supermarket community investment offers loyalty Co-op is rolling out a significant update to its membership benefits, enabling shoppers to save more than £80 a year through personalised offers, now accessible online as well as in-store. Previously exclusive to physical … Read More
Visiting Willenhall: A Town Struggling Yet United by Strong Community Spirit Saturday, March 21, 2026 willenhall community deprivation festivals poverty redevelopment history foodbank unemployment resilience A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. … Read More
‘Six Years of Noise: Solihull Resident Pleads for Manhole Cover Repair’ Saturday, March 21, 2026 manhole noise repair solihull severntrent traffic disturbance community sleep maintenance For six long years, Kaushik Rampal, a resident of Bills Lane near the bustling Burman Road junction in Solihull, has endured a noisy ordeal caused by a faulty metal manhole cover. Every time a vehicle passes over it, a loud … Read More
Henna Artist Embraces Tradition as a Universal Art, Not Cultural Appropriation Saturday, March 21, 2026 henna mehndi culture tradition art birmingham community inclusivity eid appreciation “Henna is for everyone,” asserted 18-year-old Alisha Khan as she carefully traced elaborate designs on the back of my hand in the age-old art of mehndi. A Birmingham native, Alisha has been honing her henna skills … Read More