Walsall Council’s planning committee has rejected plans to convert a former Willenhall DIY shop into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street, previously Roy …
Market Harborough, a picturesque market town in Leicestershire, has been named one of the best places to live in the Midlands by the Sunday Times. What makes it especially appealing to prospective residents is its house …
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar is calling for the establishment of a Health on the High Street centre in Dudley’s town centre, believing it could be a catalyst for regeneration and community revitalization. Drawing on her experience …
The Jubilee Inn, a popular pub in Studley on Bromsgrove Road, has kindly reminded its patrons to treat staff with respect and courtesy. While the majority of customers display excellent behaviour, the pub has observed …
A Sutton Coldfield family has courageously turned immense tragedy into a powerful force for good. Keaton Lacey, a 20-year-old from Jerome Road, tragically lost his life last year in a road accident, while his brother Callum …
Peter McClure, a 65-year-old resident of Dunley near Stourport, was diagnosed with prostate cancer—the UK’s most common cancer—after requesting a PSA test in January 2025. Known for his active lifestyle that included walking …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a controversial change by replacing permanent Jobcentre offices with mobile vans in certain regions, including the Midlands. Following the closure of the Shirebrook …
A Midland learning trust has finally responded to growing concerns from parents over the allocation of reception places at Dunstall Park Primary School in Tamworth, following claims that families were excluded from …
The Doctor Johnson, a popular pub in Lichfield, Midland, has publicly condemned vandals who scratched initials into its recently upgraded furniture. Owners Wayne Barsby and Claire Sheasby expressed their frustration and …
A proposed expansion of Tividale Mosque in Gate Street, which would see the building’s floorspace more than triple, has hit a roadblock over parking issues. Sandwell Council’s planning committee delayed a decision on the …
Lloyds Bank has confirmed it will permanently close its Soho Road branch in Handsworth, Birmingham, reflecting a broader move towards digital banking services. The closure is scheduled for 23 June 2027 as part of a plan …
Nassar Iqbal, the well-known owner of Hot Spot takeaway in Birmingham’s Billesley area, has called on the public to “grow up” and reject hate ahead of a planned Far Right protest in the city. Iqbal, affectionately known as …
Walsall Council’s former One Stop Shop served as an essential hub for residents to access various public services in one convenient location. Although it is no longer in operation, this collection of seven photographs offers …
The recently appointed leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Elaine Williams, has expressed shock and dismay after discovering the Civic Centre’s former One Stop Shop area has been stripped of all fixtures and fittings. Once …
In a powerful display of unity, faith leaders from Birmingham’s diverse religious communities have joined forces to denounce racism and advocate for peace ahead of a far-right rally organized by Britain First this weekend. …