‘I wouldn’t move here now,’ say residents of estate overrun by drug dealing and theft Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More
'Charming' Midlands Town with 'Jaw-Dropping Scenery' Named Among Best Places to Live Saturday, March 14, 2026 malvern midlands worcestershire malvernhills countryside spatown heritage outdoors community property Malvern, a picturesque spa town in Worcestershire, has been celebrated as one of the best places to live in the Midlands. Known for its stunning natural surroundings and elegant properties, this charming town offers the … Read More
A Meeting of Faiths: What I Discovered Sitting with Birmingham’s Imam and Archbishop Friday, March 13, 2026 birmingham interfaith imam archbishop religion faith unity community respect diversity Stepping through the Ladies Entrance of Birmingham Central Mosque, I felt a mix of anticipation and reflection as I prepared to meet two significant figures: Imam Mohammed Asad of Birmingham Central Mosque and Archbishop … Read More
Dudley MP Raises Alarm Over Rising Crime Impacting Town Centre Traders Thursday, March 12, 2026 dudley crime antisocial safety traders shoplifting police community highstreets westmidlands Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable … Read More
'Painful listening' busker criticism in Midland sparks community support and calls to leave them be Thursday, March 12, 2026 buskers midland community socialmedia charity music performance licence criticism support A social media post criticizing buskers in Midland for being “painful listening” and playing too loudly has sparked a strong backlash from the local community, who have stood up to defend the performers. On … Read More
‘They don’t care about us,’ say Walsall residents opposing new school at Reedswood Park Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walsall education reedswoodpark school residents environment safety departmentforeducation council community Three sisters living next to the proposed site for a new £50 million free school in Walsall have voiced their frustration, accusing decision-makers of neglecting local residents. Julie Petty and Jayne Cooney, both 65, along … Read More