'Is the system broken?' – Complaints as Jewellery Quarter potholes fixed just before Aston Villa parade Thursday, May 28, 2026 birmingham jewelleryquarter potholes roadrepair astonvilla europaleague parade infrastructure maintenance publicservices Birmingham locals have expressed frustration and skepticism after large potholes in the Jewellery Quarter were urgently repaired seemingly overnight, just days before Aston Villa’s Europa League victory parade. These potholes … Read More
Dudley Councillors Urge Immediate Action as Pothole Map Reveals Growing Road Crisis Thursday, May 7, 2026 dudley potholes roads repairs councillors infrastructure transport localgovernment funding maintenance Councillors in Dudley have taken a hands-on approach to highlight the growing pothole crisis in their ward, mapping nearly 120 damaged road spots in Netherton and Holly Hall. Cllrs Qasim Mughal and Shaneila Mughal say the … Read More
‘Concern’ and ‘Disappointment’ Over Urgent Safety Works at Birmingham School Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham lindsworth firesafety schoolrepairs roofreplacement education maintenance safety council infrastructure Opposition councillors at Birmingham Council have voiced strong concerns and disappointment following approval of urgent repair works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. The school, which supports children with social, … Read More
Urgent Fire Safety and Roof Replacement Works Needed at Birmingham School Thursday, April 23, 2026 fire safety maintenance school birmingham roof repairs council education refurbishment Birmingham City Council has announced urgent fire safety repairs are necessary at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton to comply with current safety regulations. A recent fire risk assessment revealed that the school’s fire … Read More
Amazon's £14 Grass Seed Promises Lush, Thick Lawn in Just One Week Sunday, April 19, 2026 grass lawn seeds gardening amazon germination turf maintenance uk growth Garden enthusiasts are celebrating an Amazon grass seed that claims to kickstart growth within just seven to 14 days. The Pronto Seed Premium Grass Seed is priced at £14.49 for a 1.4kg bag, covering up to 84m², making it an … Read More
Thousands of Students at 15 English Universities Ordered to Repay Maintenance Loans Amid Crackdown Friday, April 10, 2026 students maintenance loans franchise universities repayment government education funding crackdown More than 22,000 students from 15 universities and colleges across England have been instructed to repay their maintenance loans as part of a government crackdown on franchise university courses. The affected students … Read More