Birmingham’s Subside Bar Pledges No Price Hikes Amidst Reopening Rumours Friday, January 16, 2026 birmingham subside bar reopening prices metal music digbeth refurbishment covid Subside Bar, a staple in Birmingham’s Digbeth music scene, has addressed circulating rumours about drink price increases ahead of its reopening. The bar, currently closed for a major refurbishment, was scheduled to reopen on … Read More
Birmingham Christmas Market Parking Costs Rise: What You Need to Know Saturday, December 20, 2025 birmingham christmas parking market carpark prices transport aa emissions costs As Birmingham’s German Christmas Market enters its final weekend, visitors are being advised to prepare for higher parking costs in the city centre. The AA has reported that charges at the Town Hall multi-storey car … Read More
Why Energy Prices Have Quadrupled for Walsall Residents Friday, December 5, 2025 energy prices walsall heating bills residents supplier communal cost system Residents of Walsall have recently seen their energy bills skyrocket, with some now paying four times more than before. This drastic increase comes after the introduction of a new communal heating system that supplies heat … Read More
Drivers Urged to Fill Up Before Potential Fuel Duty Hike Saturday, November 22, 2025 fuel duty prices petrol diesel chancellor budget motorists costofliving yournrg Drivers are being advised to fill their tanks ahead of a possible fuel duty increase that could come into effect after the Budget announcement on November 26. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating ending the … Read More
The West Midlands' Most Affordable Town for 2025 Surpasses Birmingham and Black Country Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More
Tower Block Residents ‘Betrayed’ as Energy Bills Quadruple Overnight in Walsall Tuesday, November 18, 2025 walsall housing energy heatnetwork bills tenants prices regulation inflation utilities Residents of 16 tower blocks managed by Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are expressing anger and frustration after their energy bills suddenly increased up to four times overnight. The new charges, which took effect on October 1, … Read More