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Monday, March 30, 2026 bilston regeneration publicspace foodtrucks community council outdoorplay highstreet wolverhampton market

City of Wolverhampton Council has unveiled plans to revitalize a largely unused gravel area in Bilston’s town centre into a welcoming, green public space. Situated off High Street and currently serving as a temporary outdoor … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 passion inspiration careerchange community wellbeing mindset empowerment loneliness worklifebalance motivation

On a typical overcast day in Birmingham, it’s easy to daydream about starting fresh somewhere new. For Laura Best, that daydream turned into reality when she left her PR career behind and embraced a new life in Minnesota. … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 birmingham mowgli community kindness freemeals indianfood restaurant giveaway local charity

Birmingham’s beloved Mowgli Street Food, located in Grand Central, is making a heartfelt effort to spread kindness through free meal giveaways. The restaurant has introduced a new initiative called ‘Mowgli Magic,’ … Read More

Sunday, March 29, 2026 retrospective planning exercise fitness solihull sportsclub shirley bootcamp housing community sport

Solihull planners have granted retrospective permission to Old Edwardians Sports Club (OESC) Ltd in Shirley for an outdoor exercise area constructed on a previously unused grassy space. The Streetsbrook Road-based club, known … Read More

Sunday, March 29, 2026 alumrock birmingham parking congestion highstreet community independentbusinesses traffic retail urbanlife

Alum Rock Road has become infamous in Birmingham for its notorious parking problems. Like many inner-city areas, it’s common to see cars squeezed onto pavements, parked along curbsides and yellow lines, double-parked—often … Read More

Sunday, March 29, 2026 childpoverty birmingham multibank westmidlands charity amazon donations community volunteers povertyrelief

A groundbreaking initiative known as the West Midlands Multibank has marked its first year of tackling child poverty in Birmingham, delivering critical support to thousands of struggling families. This innovative ‘multibank’ … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham flags racism community equality migration protest diversity council law

Tony Dowling, who now lives in Tyne and Wear, recently returned to Birmingham to attend his mother’s funeral. What he encountered on the city’s streets left him feeling deeply disturbed and disappointed. Throughout many parts … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 lichfield staffordshire homes commuting michelin schools community culture transport realestate

If bustling Birmingham feels overwhelming, consider crossing the border into Staffordshire, where Lichfield offers a refreshing alternative. Recently crowned Staffordshire’s best place to live by lifestyle magazine Muddy … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 suttoncoldfield pintpot pubrevamp sportsbar community footballworldcup entertainment familyfriendly starpubs hospitality sport

The Pint Pot, a well-loved pub located on Tower Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, has temporarily closed its doors to undergo a significant £183,000 refurbishment in preparation for the upcoming football World Cup in North … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham manchester culture community upbringing citylife balti sohoroad northernquarter debate

Just under 80 miles separate Birmingham and Manchester. A swift hour-and-a-half drive down the M6 gets you from one city to the other faster than you can watch Titanic twice. Yet, online debates rage endlessly over which city … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 stirchley housing community birmingham development sustainability retail leisure cooperative urbanplanning

In a bold move to shape the future of their neighbourhood, Stirchley residents have put forward an ambitious plan to transform a brownfield site on Hazelwell Road into a hub of community-led housing, retail, and leisure … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting theft retail crime westmidlands security community policing prevention

Wolverhampton has earned a troubling reputation as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, recording more than 104 offences per 10,000 people. This high rate of retail theft has raised concerns among local businesses, … Read More

Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting retailcrime westmidlands police security community theft crimeprevention shops

Wolverhampton has earned the unfortunate title of ‘shoplifting capital’ of the West Midlands, a fact confirmed by recent research from LEI Register using Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The city recorded 104.73 … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham murder pubbrawl unsolved davidweaver investigation community justice violence police

David Weaver, a 45-year-old father from Birmingham, lost his life after being viciously attacked while trying to break up a violent brawl at the Hare and Hounds pub in Erdington nearly 17 years ago. Known as a peacemaker, … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 charities solihull businessrates discretionaryrelief funding council finances community heritage nonprofits

Three Solihull charities—The Children’s Storehouse (TCS), Uthink People Developing People (UPDP), and Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens—have been denied additional discretionary business rates relief by Solihull Council. While … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham identity diversity racism culture community heritage ethnicity inclusion youth

If I asked you, “Where are you from?” what would your answer be? It seems like such a straightforward question, yet over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how much weight those four words carry—and how they can make people … Read More

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 dudley localgovernment hyperlocal community heritage decentralization council townships resources democracy

Dudley Council is moving forward with an innovative hyper-local strategy designed to decentralize services and restore a stronger sense of local identity across its five historic townships: Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 arson antisemitism london investigation police community emergency hatzalah fire suspects

Police have launched an investigation after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance Service were deliberately set ablaze in Golders Green, Northwest London. The incident took place at around 1:40am on … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 druidsheath regeneration residents councillors developers elections community localgovernment urbanplanning democracy

Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 brownhills walsall regeneration communities funding prideinplace government localgovernment investment community

Brownhills has been selected as one of 40 new neighbourhoods to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support community-led regeneration. Announced by the Ministry of Housing, … Read More

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

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

Sunday, March 22, 2026 parking birmingham bordesleygreen illegal complaints safety pavement community drivers accessibility

A Birmingham driver has sparked outrage after illegally parking on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother to take her children into the road to pass the obstructing vehicle. The white BMW was photographed blocking … Read More

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