New flats planned for Tipton amid 'critical' housing shortage
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Discover 12 beautiful winter walks in and around Birmingham, from urban nature reserves to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfect for families and all abilities.
Discover 16 stunning National Trust winter walks around Birmingham and the Midlands, complete with cosy cafes for tea and cake. Many routes are dog-friendly and accessible.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
UK taxpayers have paid over £900 million to councils repurchasing former social housing under Right to Buy. Sheffield and Edinburgh lead the list. Read the full analysis.
New data shows Birmingham residents face waits up to 250 weeks for social housing. Discover the worst-hit areas and how the council's system works.
New data reveals 16 Birmingham areas are 'red zones' for council housing waits, with Quinton's 250-week lead. Discover the full list and official advice for applicants.
A developer has submitted fresh plans for 14 homes on Malvern farmland, months after a scheme for nine properties was rejected by the council and dismissed on appeal. Read the latest details.
Santander has agreed a major £310 million refinancing package with housing association Peabody, supporting its plans for regeneration and new affordable homes across London and the Home Counties. Read the full details.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
Councillors postpone a decision on 57 new social homes in Charnock Richard, opting for a site visit after residents warn of overdevelopment and inadequate infrastructure.
Tony Mullane fears his £2 taxi-bus service for Liverpool FC fans could be squeezed out as the city region moves to a publicly controlled bus network. Read his story and the Combined Authority's response.
Ryanair bases a sixth aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, adding three new routes and 250,000 seats as part of a major $600m investment in the North West.
The UK faces a rapid increase in older private renters, with numbers set to treble by 2040, raising serious concerns over retirement finances and housing suitability. Discover the full story.
Birmingham and Solihull's Ring and Ride service has merged into the West Midlands Bus On Demand network. Find out about the new operator, vehicles, and what stays the same.
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Ring and Ride services in Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry have merged into West Midlands Bus On Demand, operated by Via. The change promises improved efficiency and accessibility for vulnerable passengers.
Thousands on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit can apply for Discretionary Housing Payments, averaging £722. Learn eligibility and how to claim this vital rent support.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
Exclusive accounts from survivors of the Liverpool victory parade attack reveal lasting physical and psychological trauma. Discover their stories and the road to recovery.
Aston Villa vs Wolves, Liverpool vs West Ham, and Nottingham Forest vs Brighton all start at 2:05pm due to Manchester United's early fixture. Discover the scheduling changes.
A Birmingham supported housing firm has gone bust, owing over £12.2m. Administrators report threats, arson, and intimidation of vulnerable tenants. Read the full investigation.
Council officials discovered a serial blue badge offender fined 34 times in Kingston upon Thames. Discover how authorities are tackling disabled parking space misuse across the UK.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery shuns post-match spotlight as his team builds momentum. With Liverpool and Man City facing issues, Villa's balanced squad eyes a top-four challenge. Read the full analysis.