A petition with nearly 1,000 signatures calls on Walsall Council to halt plans that would criminalize homelessness and penalize begging in the town. Nearly 1,000 People Urge Council to Stop Criminalising Homelessness Walsall: A council meeting is set for Tuesday night to discuss new laws about begging. This follows a petition started in December urging…
HS2 security staff in Birmingham are facing job losses as OCS announces cuts to night and weekend shifts, impacting hundreds of employees across the region. Hundreds of HS2 Staff Face Redundancy Amid Security Changes in Birmingham Birmingham: HS2 security staff are facing tough times. OCS, the facilities firm, has announced job cuts. They told staff…
The UK braces for a cold snap with temperatures dropping to -6C and potential snowfall in 19 towns and cities, including London and Edinburgh. 19 UK Towns and Cities Set to Wake Up to Coldest Day of February and Snow UK: A snow blitz is on the way. Temperatures could drop to -6C soon. The…
Plans are underway to transform the closed Cottage Springs pub in Wednesbury into office space, following its closure in 2022 due to financial struggles. Midland Pub Closed Two Years Ago May Be Converted Into Office Space Wednesbury: A closed pub might soon become offices. The Cottage Springs on Franchise Street shut down in 2022. Phillip…
West Midlands councils are likely to increase their transport fund contributions to support free or discounted travel passes for residents. Midland Councils Set to Pay More for Free or Discount Travel Passes West Midlands: Councils are meeting this week to discuss transport funding. They plan to increase contributions for free or discounted travel passes. The…
Residents in Chelmsley Wood can share their thoughts on a new crime crackdown aimed at addressing armed criminal activity in the area. Chelmsley Wood Armed Criminals Crackdown Moves Closer as Public Views Sought Chelmsley Wood: Residents can now voice their opinions on a crackdown against crime. This follows reports of masked criminals armed with knives…
A thrill-seeker parachuted off a Birmingham skyscraper, causing a major police response. The jumper, who remains anonymous, executed the stunt from a 51-storey building. Daredevil Parachutist Leaps from Birmingham Skyscraper Sparking Police Response Birmingham: An adrenaline junkie parachuted off a skyscraper, causing a police frenzy. The jumper leapt from the 509-foot ‘One Eastside’ tower in…
Ofsted’s new report cards for schools will debut in autumn 2025, focusing on key areas like behavior and leadership to help parents make informed choices. Birmingham Secondary Schools Inspected by Ofsted in 2025 Revealed Birmingham: Ofsted is changing how it inspects schools. Starting in autumn 2025, they will use new report cards. These cards will…
Birmingham residents face missed bin collections due to unexpected strike dates announced by workers. The Unite union has ramped up industrial action over job cuts. Everything You Need to Know as Today’s Collection Hit by Extra Bin Strike Date Birmingham: Householders won’t have their bins emptied today. There’s been a surprise announcement of extra strike…
Wick House, a massive 43-bedroom mansion in Bristol, is for sale. Auction starts next month, but it needs significant renovations and may affect current residents. Bristol’s Wick House Hits the Market for £2.75 Million After 25 Years Bristol: Wick House, one of the largest homes in the city, is up for sale. It’s been over…