West Bromwich Pub Seeks Reopening After License Revocation Over Violent Bouncer Incident Monday, January 12, 2026 westbromwich princeofwales licensing violence pubsafety bouncers sandwellcouncil westmidlandspolice security community The Prince of Wales pub on West Bromwich High Street, closed by Sandwell Council last year due to a violent incident involving unlicensed door staff, has applied for a new license to reopen. Sandwell Council revoked the … Read More
Inside Rotton Park: The Birmingham Suburb Transforming Like London Amid Housing Shifts Sunday, January 11, 2026 rottonpark birmingham housing property suburb londoneffect hmos realestate rentals community Just a short 12-minute drive west from Birmingham city centre lies Rotton Park, a suburb drawing growing attention as local housing dynamics echo the challenges seen in London. Despite a dramatic 31.1% drop in average … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Waste Collection Changes in Dudley Borough Saturday, January 10, 2026 dudley recycling waste foodwaste collection bins council environment reusable community Dudley residents are receiving new bins as the council enforces mandatory changes to domestic waste collection. Starting in April, local authorities are legally required to collect food waste alongside other recyclable … Read More
Discover Ilmington: A Stunning Cotswold Village Walk with a Charming Community Cafe Saturday, January 10, 2026 ilmington cotswolds warwickshire walking hiking community pub cafe scenery heritage Ilmington, often described as one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds, is tucked away in Warwickshire and makes for an ideal day trip from Birmingham. Located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, … Read More
Birmingham Farmers Market Cancels for Second Time in 20 Years Due to Ice Warning Saturday, January 10, 2026 farmersmarket birmingham kingsnorton ice cancellation stormgoretti community produce winter safety The Kings Norton Farmers Market, renowned as one of the best farmers markets in Britain, has cancelled its event scheduled for Saturday, January 10, due to icy weather warnings. This marks only the second cancellation in the … Read More
I visited this posh Birmingham road and found the 'ugly' neighbour everyone talks about Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham edgbaston frederickroad fivewaystower calthorpeestates derelict development community housing urbandecay Nestled within Birmingham’s upscale Edgbaston area, the tree-lined Frederick Road is home to grand houses, manicured gardens, and gated driveways—a perfect picture of suburban tranquility just minutes from the city centre. … Read More