Inside Midland’s ‘Dreary’ HMP Featherstone: Struggling with Poor Living Conditions Tuesday, January 13, 2026 prison inspection hmpfeatherstone conditions maintenance selfharm overcrowding segregration drugrecovery rehabilitation An inspection report has revealed troubling conditions inside HMP Featherstone, a Midlands prison described as ‘dreary’ with substandard living environments. While the prison benefits from committed leadership, the HM … Read More
Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … Read More
Millions Face Universal Credit Cuts of Up to £624 Annually Due to DWP Deductions Monday, December 15, 2025 universalcredit deductions dwp benefits overpayments advances sanctions debt maintenance hardship Millions of Universal Credit recipients are facing substantial reductions in their support, with average annual losses reaching up to £624. Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that more than … Read More
Midlands Council Invests £1.5 Million in New Gritting Fleet to Boost Winter Road Safety Tuesday, December 9, 2025 dudley council gritting winter fleet maintenance emissions safety infrastructure environment Dudley Council has announced plans to invest £1.5 million in replacing its ageing fleet of gritting lorries with nine new, modern vehicles. This decision, approved by Cllr Simon Phipps, cabinet member for economy and … Read More
Over 800,000 Drivers Risk Road Safety by Ignoring Crucial MOT Law Sunday, December 7, 2025 mot roadsafety drivers dvla vehicles compliance insurance repairs maintenance mottest More than 800,000 drivers across the UK are currently on the roads without a valid MOT, putting themselves and others at significant risk. Recent data from the DVLA reveals that millions of vehicles annually fail to comply … Read More
Around 10 Tonnes of Debris Removed Daily from Birmingham’s Sewer System Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sewer cleanup blockages birmingham severntrent drainage debris environment infrastructure maintenance Birmingham’s underground sewer system is undergoing a major cleanup as workers remove an average of 10 tonnes of debris each day. Severn Trent teams are extracting wet wipes, nappies, and other non-flushable items that have … Read More