The Greens insist they haven’t reversed plans to sell Bristol council homes, clarifying only a few properties will be affected in the coming years. Greens Refute Claims of U-Turn on Bristol Council Home Sales Bristol: The Greens are pushing back against claims they’ve changed their stance on selling council homes. They say only a small…
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan is calling for an inquiry into the financial losses from the Perry Barr Games Village project, seeking transparency from the council. Birmingham MP Demands Inquiry into Games Village Financial Embarrassment Birmingham: Ayoub Khan, the local MP, is really pushing for a public inquiry. He wants to know how the Perry Barr…
Brace yourselves! A freezing Arctic blast is set to hit the UK this week, bringing snow and icy temperatures across England, Scotland, and Wales. UK Faces -9C Snow This Week as England, Scotland, and Wales Get Pummelled Fort William: The UK is about to get really chilly. Weather maps show a brutal -9C Arctic blast…
Birmingham’s council faces pressure to eliminate the ‘rat tax’ amid ongoing bin strikes, raising concerns about a potential rat surge in the city. Calls to Abolish Controversial ‘Rat Tax’ as Residents Fear Rodent Overpopulation Birmingham: The city council is under fire for its ‘rat tax.’ This charge was introduced last year, and many residents are…
Three men are in court after allegedly carjacking a driver at knifepoint in Erdington, Birmingham, during a tense incident last Saturday afternoon Three Men Face Court After Knifepoint Carjacking Incident in Erdington Birmingham: Three guys are in court after a wild carjacking. It all went down on Short Heath Road last Saturday around 2:20 PM.…
A 91-year-old Birmingham man is in court, facing serious charges linked to historic child abuse at a children’s home over 30 years ago Birmingham Pensioner, 91, Faces Court Over Alleged Child Sex Abuse Charges Birmingham: A 91-year-old man is in some serious trouble. Malcolm Phillips has been charged with multiple historic child sex offences. This…
Dudley Council rejected a retirement home plan due to objections from football authorities, citing concerns over local sports facilities and parking issues. FA Raises Concerns Over Retirement Home Plans in Kingswinford, Local Reaction Kingswinford: So, there was this plan to build retirement flats in Kingswinford. But it didn’t go through. Dudley Council said no, mainly…
Blaise Museum in Bristol has seen a significant drop in visitors since parking fees began, raising concerns about accessibility and visitor experience. Blaise Museum Sees Visitor Drop After Car Parking Charges Were Introduced Bristol: The Blaise Museum has really taken a hit lately. Since they started charging for parking, thousands of visitors have stayed away.…
A driver crashed into a wall in Smethwick, injuring three teens. The 17-year-old was arrested for dangerous driving after failing to stop for police. Driver Arrested in Smethwick After Dangerous Driving Leaves Three Injured Smethwick: A car crashed into a wall, injuring three teenagers. The driver, a 17-year-old, didn’t stop for police before the accident.…
A planning committee in Solihull approved a home extension, apologizing to a neighbor worried about potential issues with the property. Solihull Home Extension Approved Despite Objector’s Concerns and Apology Solihull: A planning committee just approved a home extension in Elmdon. This decision came despite some serious concerns from neighbors. The applicant, Mr. Heera, wanted to…