Planners Set to Decide on Conversion of Former Willenhall Pub into 10-Bed HMO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 willenhall hmo planning development walsall council falconinn housing community petition Walsall Council planners are preparing to make a final decision on a proposal to transform the former Falcon Inn on Gomer Street West, Willenhall, into a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). Planning officers have … Read More
The 9 Best Charity Shops in and Around Birmingham for Bargain Buys Tuesday, January 13, 2026 charity birmingham thrift bargains preloved sustainability shopping secondhand community reuse Shopping second-hand is not just a smart way to save money—it’s also a powerful way to support sustainability. By giving pre-loved items a second life, you help reduce waste and keep quality goods out of landfills. In recent … Read More
Nurse’s Distress Over Fly-Tipped Rubbish and Dead Animal Near Her Home Tuesday, January 13, 2026 flytipping rubbish birmingham handsworth nuisance environment cleanup community enforcement health A Birmingham nurse has voiced her distress after discovering a dead animal amid a pile of illegally dumped rubbish outside her home on Wattville Road in Handsworth. The growing mound of waste, including soiled bin bags and a … Read More
Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Aldi Announces Pay Rise and Benefits Boost for Staff Tuesday, January 13, 2026 aldi payrise supermarket apprentices wages benefits maternity community charity employees Aldi is set to reward its thousands of UK employees with a significant pay increase as part of a £36 million investment in wages and benefits. Starting from March 1, 2026, Store Assistants will receive a new starting pay of … Read More
Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapping in Wigan City Centre Monday, January 12, 2026 wigan kidnapping attemptedabduction greatermanchesterpolice investigation publicsafety crime victimsupport lawenforcement community Police are investigating a frightening attempted kidnapping that took place in Wigan city centre on the morning of Friday, January 9. A woman was reportedly grabbed and threatened by an unidentified man as she walked along … Read More