24-hour casino approved despite crime and harm warnings
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
Hemel Hempstead Rotary's beloved Santa Sleigh is back, visiting 25 routes across the area. Meet Santa, get a free photo, and support local causes that have raised over £130,000. Find your local schedule now!
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.
Woolton Village hosts Brothers and Sisters of Soul: Motown Spectacular on Friday 5th December. Tickets £12. Enjoy classic hits, DJ set & late bar. Book now!
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
West Midlands Police and environmental health object to Liam's Lounge in Oldbury extending hours to 2.30am, citing noise concerns for residents. Read the full story.
Discover Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield's enchanting Victorian Christmas markets for 2025. Experience festive magic with local crafts, food, and period charm.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck tour returns for 2025, visiting 15 UK cities. Will Birmingham make the list? Find dates and locations for the festive event.
Experience the magic of Bournville's Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 29. Enjoy festive stalls, a lights switch-on, and Santa's Grotto. Free entry!
Join the festive fun in Hinckley! A Christmas walking trail with prizes awaits at the lights switch-on event on November 21. Enjoy free parking and family activities.
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
Residents on Imran Way in Oldbury report feeling unsafe due to persistent anti-social behaviour including drug use and fireworks. Read more on the community's plea for action.
Sandwell Council and police seized seven untaxed vehicles and issued 18 fines in a major operation targeting abandoned cars causing disruption in Smethwick streets.
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
Join the 10th-anniversary Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham for free talks, workshops, and psychic readings. Discover wellbeing trends from 14-16 November at the NEC.
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre welcomes an enchanting Disney Christmas takeover with character meet-and-greets, festive installations and magical activities running throughout November and December.
The heartwarming Christmas lights switch-on event at Ryton's beloved pubs transformed the village into a winter wonderland, featuring Santa's grotto, festive treats, and community carols for local families.
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Discover the heartwarming winter theatre production 'The Winter When Time Stood Still' coming to venues across the UK this Christmas. Perfect family entertainment with puppetry, music and festive magic.
Residents at Greenacres Care Home in Birmingham enjoyed a hauntingly good time with Halloween celebrations featuring pumpkin carving, spooky decorations, and festive activities that brought the community together.
Discover enchanting family activities, spectacular light displays and Victorian Christmas celebrations across Birmingham's museums this holiday season.
Birmingham welcomes the first-ever cinema screening of Letters Live, featuring celebrity readings of remarkable historical letters at Cineworld Broad Street this week.
The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.
Discover the top Guy Fawkes Night celebrations across Birmingham and surrounding areas for 2024, featuring dazzling fireworks, family-friendly activities, and traditional bonfires.
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.