The family of Michelle Fisher, a cherished teaching assistant from Staffordshire, have paid a heartfelt tribute following her passing on February 20. Michelle, a devoted mother and beloved figure in the local community, …
Plans to build 250 new homes in Balsall Common, Solihull, have progressed despite opposition from campaigners worried about the impact on views of the historic Berkswell Windmill. Last April, Solihull Council approved Barwood …
A man has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder following a tragic stabbing outside a school in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident on Bridge Road just after …
Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built …
Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about what Ramadan truly means to her this year, emphasizing its spiritual and social dimensions beyond fasting. Representing the Small Heath ward, Cllr Bano spoke candidly …
Flags have long served as powerful symbols of identity, pride, history, and community. They are meant to represent unity and inclusiveness—not exclusion or division. Yet, in parts of the Midlands today, flags are increasingly …
Recent data reveals Enfield as the UK’s highest spender on welfare, shelling out more than £1 billion in the last fiscal year and allocating an average of £3,868 in benefits for every working-age resident in 2024/25. This …
Matthew Clifford’s journey to becoming a pub landlord began surprisingly late—he didn’t try Guinness until last November. After tasting a pint in Northern Ireland, however, Matthew was inspired to bring a top-quality Irish …
Bristol Airport, in collaboration with North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police, has introduced a robust new crackdown to address ongoing parking issues impacting local residents and travelers. This initiative …
“Why? That’s all I want to know.” These were the poignant words spoken by Laura Webb, the grieving fiancée of Craig ‘Yankee’ Dean, as she addressed the two drug dealers responsible for his brutal murder. Her powerful …
The Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) has made a strong appeal for the installation of new permanent CCTV cameras in the town centre, highlighting significant gaps in surveillance that have left key …
A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and …
Telford, a town in Shropshire often overlooked when thinking of the Midlands' highlights, has been named among the best places to live in the UK according to a recent study. Despite not immediately coming to mind as a …
Birmingham Airport has launched its new Sustainability Strategy for 2026 to 2030, setting a clear roadmap to accelerate its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Building on significant achievements, …
Residents of Great Glen, Leicestershire, are living in constant fear following two severe floods in just one year that have devastated their village. More than 50 homes were engulfed last January, a dramatic increase from the …