Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the …
In the heart of Walsall town centre, residents and local councillors are raising urgent concerns over a surge in antisocial behaviour. Street drinking, frequent fights, and the disruptive use of electric motorbikes have made …
Residents of Druids Heath have expressed growing concern over proposed regeneration plans, warning that councillors who appear to side with developers at the expense of local interests could face significant electoral …
A startling incident unfolded on Burney Lane in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, when a speeding vehicle lost control and crashed into multiple front gardens, leaving significant destruction in its wake. The driver slammed the car …
Rising prominently on the Birmingham and Sandwell border, the bright orange Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has become a striking new feature of the area’s skyline. Completed in October 2024 after years of delays and …
Clanfield, a quaint village in Oxfordshire located about 90 minutes from Birmingham, is facing an unexpected crisis. The surge of visitors, including celebrities and social media personalities flocking to the Double Red Duke …
Three sisters living next to the proposed site for a new £50 million free school in Walsall have voiced their frustration, accusing decision-makers of neglecting local residents. Julie Petty and Jayne Cooney, both 65, along …
A frustrated resident of Birmingham’s Wickets Tower, Jemma, has been unable to leave her flat or enjoy her time off after a persistent water leak left her building without running water for more than a week. The trouble began …
Birmingham, a bustling city with a large and diverse population, does face its share of crime challenges. However, the common perception that the entire city struggles with high crime rates doesn’t tell the full story. Like …
In the early hours of Sunday, February 15, chaos erupted on Lincoln Road North, on the Birmingham-Solihull border, when a car crashed into multiple parked vehicles, leaving residents shocked and concerned. Just before 6:30 …
Hundreds of Moseley residents braved the chilly weather to witness the removal of British flags that had been placed on lampposts earlier in the week. The flags, installed by the group Raise The Colours on Wednesday, aimed to …
Just off the busy A457 Soho Way in Smethwick lies Cranford Street, a small road transformed from a former industrial hub into a residential area adjacent to a £998 million super hospital and housing estate. Since the Midland …
A proposal to convert a family home on Onibury Road in Handsworth into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been decisively rejected following widespread community opposition. The plan faced nearly 80 formal …
For Pishtiwan Sofi, a father and home appliance worker, his Mount Pleasant flat in Small Heath, Birmingham, has become a source of dread rather than comfort. Since 2023, his quiet home has been overrun nightly by groups of …
Residents of Edward Road in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, are voicing serious frustration over an ongoing waste collection issue, warning they may resort to direct action if the mounting rubbish is not cleared promptly. Tony …