‘They don’t care about us,’ say Walsall residents opposing new school at Reedswood Park Wednesday, March 11, 2026 walsall education reedswoodpark school residents environment safety departmentforeducation council community 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 … Read More
Birmingham Resident Left Without Water for Over a Week After Leak at Wickets Tower Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham leak wateroutage edgbaston wicketstower residents council repair disruption communication 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 … Read More
10 Birmingham Areas with Lowest Crime Rates Where Residents Feel Safe Monday, February 23, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield fouroaks hallgreen newhall lowcrime residents 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 … Read More
Residents in Pyjamas Rush to Scene of Multi-Car Crash in Birmingham as Driver Asked 'Do You Know What You've Done?' Tuesday, February 17, 2026 birmingham crash lincolnroad drugs police collision residents vehicles accident investigation 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 … Read More
Hundreds Gather in Moseley to Witness Removal of British Flags from Lampposts Sunday, February 8, 2026 moseley flags community patriotism inclusion division residents unity diversity protest 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 … Read More
Life on Cranford Street: The Parking Crisis Outside Midlands' New Super Hospital Saturday, February 7, 2026 parking cranfordstreet hospital smethwick pavement residents sandwellcouncil safety midlands congestion 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 … Read More