Lloyds Bank Makes Strategic Move with Key Appointment for 28 Million Customers Tuesday, March 10, 2026 lloyds banking infrastructure finance appointment projectfinance debtadvisory ukbanking leadership investment Lloyds Bank, a prominent player in the UK banking sector with branches in Birmingham and across the country, has made a significant announcement affecting its 28 million customers. The bank has appointed Trusha Pillay as the … Read More
HS2 Engineers Successfully Launch Steel Bridge Over Midlands Canal Ahead of Schedule Monday, March 9, 2026 hs2 bridge engineering canal construction steel viaduct infrastructure warwickshire balfourbeatty HS2 engineers have reopened a 1.5-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal following the successful installation of a 130-metre steel bridge. The complex operation, which began on Wednesday, March 4, was completed seven days … Read More
Next Step for New Balsall Common 'Village' as 250-Home Plan Moves Forward Thursday, March 5, 2026 balsallcommon solihull development planning vistry affordablehousing berkswellwindmill infrastructure environment 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 … Read More
New Photos Highlight Major Milestone at Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station for HS2 Thursday, March 5, 2026 hs2 birmingham curzonstreet construction foundations transport viaduct apprenticeships cycling infrastructure New images have showcased a pivotal milestone in the HS2 project at Birmingham’s Curzon Street station. Although foundation work has reached a significant stage, there remains extensive progress before the station opens. This … Read More
Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community 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 … Read More
Using AI to Detect Potholes on the Midlands' 'Safest Roads' Reveals Surprising Results Sunday, March 1, 2026 potholes ai roadquality midlands transport sandwell infrastructure technology roadsafety potholedetection Typically, I rely on Google Maps or Waze to navigate, but today I’m switching gears to an old-school approach—no satellite navigation for the next 20 minutes. Instead, I’ll navigate using just road signs and memory, … Read More