A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and …
Telford, a town in Shropshire often overlooked when thinking of the Midlands' highlights, has been named among the best places to live in the UK according to a recent study. Despite not immediately coming to mind as a …
Lily, a 20-year-old University of Warwick student, has bravely spoken out about a frightening incident that occurred on her way home from a Sabrina Carpenter concert in Birmingham last year. After an exhilarating night of …
Senior government ministers and officials had multiple opportunities to intervene and prevent the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match at Aston Villa in Birmingham, MPs have concluded. …
Birmingham is set to ban an everyday driving manoeuvre—parking on pavements—as part of a significant push to improve pedestrian safety. The city council is seeking new powers from the Government that will allow them to …
A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary …
Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly …
Seven products from Asda and Hobbycraft have been recalled across the UK due to fears they may contain traces of asbestos. Both retailers have emphasized the importance of stopping use immediately and taking protective …
The Government faces mounting pressure to ban Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) following disturbing revelations of procedures performed in substandard conditions such as garden sheds, hotel rooms, and public restrooms. The rise of …
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, signaling the potential for snow across several parts of the Midlands this week. From 4pm on Wednesday, February 18, until 6am on Thursday, February 19, residents should …
Tim Hortons, a well-known coffee chain, has come under scrutiny after its Birmingham New Street branch received a failing hygiene inspection. On December 16, the store was rated just one out of five in an assessment conducted …
The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning covering Staffordshire and 60 other regions across the UK from 6pm on February 16 until 10am on February 17. This alert follows a period of rain, sleet, and hill snow during …
A detailed analysis of police crime data has uncovered the most frequent crimes occurring across Birmingham’s neighbourhoods. This comprehensive review by BirminghamLive highlights the challenges faced by different areas of …
A fire engine responding to a 999 emergency call was delayed due to illegally parked vehicles near Roberts Primary School in Lower Gornal, prompting a serious warning from local police. Officers from the Dudley North …
The 74 bus service, which operates daily across a large portion of the West Midlands, has been named as the region’s most dangerous bus route due to the frequency of violent incidents reported onboard. Between July and …