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
Midlands Towns Shine in Britain’s Best Places to Live Rankings Sunday, December 21, 2025 midlands leamingtonspa lichfield happiness towns britain skipton walsall rankings residents A Midlands town has been recognized as one of the best places to live in Britain, according to a recent survey where residents themselves rated their local areas. While studies ranking the best towns and cities are common, … Read More
Walsall Social Housing Tenants Face Quadrupled Heating Costs Amid Heat Network Changes Friday, December 5, 2025 walsall heating socialhousing gasprices heatnetwork tenants energycosts subsidy housinggroup residents Pensioners residing in two Walsall tower blocks are expressing outrage and feelings of neglect after their social landlord sharply increased heating and hot water charges overnight. The residents of Woodall and Hamilton … Read More