Aerospace Bristol welcomed 109,000 visitors in 2023/24, marking a 40% increase from last year. School visits also rose significantly, showcasing the museum’s growing impact. Aerospace Bristol Sees Record Visitors This Year With 40 Percent Surge Bristol: Aerospace Bristol had an amazing year, welcoming 109,000 visitors in 2023/24. That’s a 40% jump from last year! The…
A Birmingham mother advocates for better support for grieving parents registering baby deaths, inspired by her own loss. Changes aim to ease the process for others. Birmingham Baby Loss Mum’s Battle to Improve Heartbreak of Registering Deaths Kings Norton: A mother’s experience has led to positive changes at Birmingham Register Office. Wunmi Babalola lost her…
A councillor suggested a wall between Bromsgrove and Birmingham to curb crime. This follows concerns over rising offenses linked to Birmingham criminals. Call to ‘build Trump-style wall’ to ‘keep criminal Brummies out of Bromsgrove’ Bromsgrove: A councillor recently shared a wild idea from a voter. They suggested building a wall to keep criminals from Birmingham…
The DVLA warns drivers to update their details after moving home to avoid fines. Key documents include driving licenses, vehicle log books, and tax information. DVLA Issues Warning to Drivers Who Have Recently Moved Home Cardiff: The DVLA has an important message for drivers who’ve recently moved. They’re reminding everyone to update their documents to…
Act On Energy reports thousands seek help monthly as West Midlands plans energy upgrades for homes, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Charity Assists Thousands Facing Stress Over Rising Energy Bills in West Midlands West Midlands: An energy charity is helping many people struggling with their bills. Act On Energy receives thousands of calls…
Bearwood’s main shopping street faces anxiety over knife incidents, yet traders find it a thriving business hub. Inside Knife-Fear High Street Where Some Traders Say It’s Perfect Bearwood: There’s been some anxiety on the main shopping street. Recently, youths were seen with knives, similar to an incident last year. Police were called but couldn’t find…
A short drive in Wolverhampton reveals a stark contrast in living conditions. Just a mile separates affluent Tettenhall from the deprived Whitmore Reans, highlighting inequality. Driving the Midland Road: A Journey Between Wealth and Poverty Wolverhampton: In just four minutes, you can go from a wealthy area to a deprived one. Tettenhall and Whitmore Reans…
Walsall is seeing exciting development projects. As the year wraps up, here’s an update on key initiatives shaping the borough’s future. Major Projects Across Walsall and Their Progress as the Year Ends Walsall: The borough is buzzing with new development projects. These changes are exciting, but they come with delays. Let’s check out what’s happening…
Sandwell Council is finalising plans to build 150 homes and a primary school near the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, with £20m in funding secured. Plans for New Homes and School Near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Finalised Smethwick: Exciting changes are coming to the area around the new hospital. Sandwell Council plans to build 150…
Residents are upset about a proposed energy storage plant on greenfield land in Sutton Coldfield, fearing safety and environmental issues. Anger Over Plans for Large Energy Storage Plant on Sutton Coldfield Greenfield Land Sutton Coldfield: There are objections to a big energy storage plant planned for farmland. The proposal is for a Battery Energy Storage…