Birmingham's Top Streets for Blue Badge Fines Revealed
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
New speed cameras are now operational on Birmingham's A45 Small Heath Highway. The council and police initiative aims to cut collisions after 23 road deaths in a year. Find out the six routes targeted.
David Wilson Homes South Midlands sponsored a charity golf day at Ely City Golf Club, raising £12,000 for the Stroke Association. The event honoured an organiser's late father and boosted vital awareness.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Barratt Homes Northampton has donated £1,500 to the Baby Basics charity, providing Moses basket starter packs for vulnerable families. Discover how this gift ensures safe sleep for newborns.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
West Midlands Police refers an incident to its standards department after video shows a handcuffed man being propelled into a police car in Small Heath.
An interactive map reveals the West Midlands' most expensive streets, with mansions over £2m. This follows the new 'mansion tax' announced in the Budget. Explore the exclusive postcodes.
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
Dudley Council planners are set to decide on 13 new canal-side homes in Brierley Hill, while approving one HMO and rejecting another. Read the latest local planning news.
A new study crowns Solihull as England's calmest area, with low noise, light pollution & emissions. Discover why it's the ideal family home. Read the full report.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences after a gun was discovered at a property in Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. He is due before magistrates.
West Midlands Police discovered a large quantity of Class A and B drugs during a raid on a property in Small Heath. Enquiries are ongoing.
The Energy Saving Trust reveals how cavity wall insulation can cut £240 from annual energy costs for many UK households. Discover if your home is suitable and the key steps to take.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
Birmingham City Council signs deal for 65 affordable homes on Long Nuke Road, including social rent and shared ownership. New sports facilities also planned. Read more.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
Birmingham City Council partners with Keon Homes and Bromford to build 65 high-quality affordable homes in Northfield, including social rent and shared ownership properties. Read more about this key housing initiative.
A government planning inspector has upheld Solihull Council's refusal of a house extension on Widney Road, ruling it would harm the street's character. Read the full details.
Residents in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate are threatening a judicial review over a council-approved regeneration scheme for 3,500 new homes, fearing community destruction.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.