A part of the West Midlands has been identified as one of the unhealthiest areas in England, according to a recent study highlighting health disparities across the country. Men in Bloxwich South, a locality within Walsall, …
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of dementia patients in the West Midlands face waiting times exceeding six months before receiving a diagnosis, prompting urgent calls for healthcare improvements. Conducted by the …
A Birmingham man has been fined after failing to remove a significant amount of fly-tipped waste from land behind houses on Fulham Road, resulting in a rat infestation. At Birmingham Magistrates Court, it was revealed that …
Eesa Waste Solutions Ltd, a London-based waste management company, has been fined after illegally dumping boxes of mayonnaise, tea, and cardboard on Fox Hollies Road in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Magistrates Court heard on …
Residents in Birmingham have recently expressed concerns about maggots appearing in the city’s newly issued food recycling bins, with some dubbing them “maggot bins.” Birmingham City Council has begun introducing new indoor …
During a routine inspection, Birmingham City Council’s environmental health officers found a live mouse caught on a sticky board trap at the Golden Kitchen Chinese takeaway in Ermington Way, Sutton Coldfield. The inspection …
A halal butcher’s shop in Birmingham has been ordered to shut its doors after an inspection revealed a serious cockroach infestation alongside signs of rodent activity. During a visit to Al-Aqsa Halal Meat on Showell Green …
New statistics highlight the parts of Birmingham and the West Midlands with the largest proportions of working-age residents receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a disability benefit. At the top of the list is …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging households to carefully inspect their eggs for a specific symbol and an eight-digit code to reduce the risk of salmonella infection. This advice comes in the wake of a …
Walsall has been identified as one of the worst towns in the country when it comes to the hygiene ratings of its restaurants, shops and takeaways. According to a recent report by High Speed Training, the Black Country town …
Birmingham has been identified as the UK’s leading hotspot for rat infestations, with one postcode witnessing a staggering 950% increase in call-outs to pest control experts. Data from JG Pest Control reveals that the B …
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on “all retailers big and small” to stop selling disposable barbecues in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires during this summer’s extreme heat. The Makerfield MP issued this appeal …
Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister and Labour Party MP for Makerfield, has called his first COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms) emergency meeting. This urgent session is scheduled for Wednesday in response to …
A convenience store in Walsall has had its premises licence revoked after evidence emerged of alcohol being sold to minors and illicit cigarettes being found on the premises. On Monday, 10 August, Walsall councillors …
YO! Sushi, located within Birmingham’s Selfridges store, has been advised to improve its hygiene practices after a recent inspection by food safety authorities. The establishment received a score of ‘2’-a rating that …