A Birmingham businessman is frustrated after a trailer blocks the pavement outside his shop for two days, causing issues for customers and pedestrians. Birmingham Businessman Rants After Trailer Left Blocking Pavement Outside Shop Birmingham: A businessman is upset after a trailer was left blocking the pavement outside his shop. The trailer has been there for…
Aldi is rolling out InPost lockers at 16 Midlands locations, making parcel collection and returns easier for customers without waiting in line. Aldi Introduces Major Changes to 16 Stores Across the Midlands Wednesbury: Aldi is making a big change at 16 stores in the West Midlands. They’re adding InPost lockers outside these locations. This means…
Jason Savage, a Birmingham man, was convicted for planning a mosque attack. He communicated with an undercover officer, expressing intentions to die in the act. Birmingham Terrorist Planned Attack, Told Friend ‘See You in Paradise’ Birmingham: A man named Jason Savage was caught planning a terrorist attack. He was an imminent threat before police intervened.…
The DWP plans to check bank accounts of non-benefit claimants to tackle fraud. New powers will allow investigators to recover owed money directly from accounts. DWP to Launch Bank Account Checks on People Who Don’t Claim Benefits Birmingham: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to check bank accounts of people not on…
A roundup of criminals sentenced in January 2025 includes a Grindr robbery gang and a crooked car dealer selling dangerous vehicles in the West Midlands. Jailed in January 2025 Including Grindr Robbery Gang and Deathtrap Car Dealer Birmingham: A group of criminals has been sentenced in January 2025. They include a gang that targeted gay…
Sandwell Council has rejected plans for a 36-bed HMO in West Bromwich, citing concerns over heritage and lack of a formal application. 36-bed HMO Proposal Opposite £7.5m West Bromwich Town Hall Rejected West Bromwich: A proposal to open a 36-bed HMO on High Street has been rejected. The site is across from the newly restored…
The DWP’s new powers allow direct deductions from benefits, raising concerns about potential wrongful targeting of vulnerable individuals amid fraud investigations. DWP Granted New Direct Deduction Powers, Benefits Recipients Warned of Risks Birmingham: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing criticism. They now have new powers to directly deduct money from benefits. This…
A group of masked youths tried to steal a motorbike in Sutton Coldfield while its owner was getting a haircut. The incident was caught on CCTV. Masked Youths Attempt Motorbike Theft on Busy Sutton Coldfield Road Sutton Coldfield: A group of masked youths tried to steal a motorbike on a busy street. This happened on…
Drivers in Bristol are using Avonview Cemetery as a shortcut to dodge traffic, causing damage to graves and prompting council action to prevent this behavior. Motorists Drive Over Graves to Avoid Congestion in Bristol’s Liveable Neighbourhood Bristol: Drivers are taking a shortcut through Avonview Cemetery to avoid traffic. This has led to some cars driving…
A drug dealer caught with a £4,000 cannabis stash for friends and family avoids jail time after a court ruling in Wolverhampton. Midlands Drug Dealer with £4k Cannabis Stash for Friends Walks Free from Court Cradley Heath: A drug dealer named Owen Barnett had a stash of cannabis worth £4,000. He claimed it was for…