Inside Birmingham's 'Millionaire's Row' Where Residents Fear Leaving Their Homes Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham edgbaston carpenterroad millionairesrow crime safety affluence security speeding residents Nestled in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, just under two miles from Birmingham city centre, lies Carpenter Road—famously known as Birmingham’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’. This exclusive street is home to stunning … Read More
Royal Mail Apologises to Birmingham Residents Over Delayed Post Deliveries Friday, January 16, 2026 royalmail birmingham northfield deliveries post weather apology delays residents logistics Royal Mail has issued an apology to residents of Birmingham’s Northfield area following significant delays in postal deliveries. Several residents reported concerns, with one noting he hadn’t received any letters for … Read More
Mysterious 'Sonic Boom' Startles Residents Across Norfolk and Suffolk Monday, January 12, 2026 sonicboom norfolk suffolk aviation supersonic aircraft shockwave noise ministryofdefence residents Residents in Norfolk and Suffolk were shaken this afternoon by a sudden, thunderous bang that echoed across the regions, leaving many convinced it was a sonic boom. The sound, described by witnesses as similar to a car crash … Read More
Solihull Council Spends Over £30,000 Defending Planning Appeals Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More
People Power Triumphs Over HMO Plans in Birmingham During 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 hmo birmingham planning community objections petitions residents regulations housing mp “We’ve had enough.” This was the unanimous response from countless Birmingham residents each time a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application was submitted in their neighborhoods during 2025. Communities rallied … Read More
Midlands’ Top Places to Live Revealed in 2025 Happy at Home Index Monday, December 22, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness lifestyle living communities rightmove rankings residents A new study has revealed the best and worst places to live in the Midlands, based on the honest opinions of residents about their hometowns. The findings come from the 2025 Happy at Home Index compiled by property website … Read More