Sandwell Council's Week: Housing, Demolition & EV Hub
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
UK safety experts issue urgent warning: charging phones under pillows or duvets can cause overheating and fires. Learn the three must-do safety tips to protect your home.
A new Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging breakthrough could let electric vehicles power UK homes for up to two days, slashing energy bills. Discover the smart tech changing energy use.
Analysis reveals the true economic value of £16bn in projects showcased at the Wales Investment Summit may be far lower, highlighting the need for a focus on home-grown firms.
Aldi urges UK shoppers to donate key items like tinned food and toiletries at in-store collection points this winter, as food bank demand is set to surge by 30%.
A pocket-sized 40,000mAh power bank, too powerful for airline carry-on, is now 83% off on Amazon at just £34.99. Features triple charging and an LCD display. Grab this deal before stock runs out.
Sides, the burger chain founded by the Sidemen, has unveiled a festive 'Roast Chicken Dinner' burger meal. The limited-edition menu launches in December across all UK branches, including Merry Hill.
A major UK driving law change in 2030 will ban new petrol and diesel car sales. Discover how this shift to electric vehicles will affect millions of households and the challenges ahead.
Fast-food chain Popeyes introduces its first supersized menu item in the UK with 'Mega Dips' at Birmingham branches. The 450g pots are a taste of American portion sizes.
EDF is paying a £15 bonus to Smart Charging customers in December. The scheme, now open to myenergi zappi and Hypervolt charger owners, can save households up to £555 annually.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini' service station near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring EV charging points and commercial units, despite planning policy conflicts.
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.
Sandwell Council approves a new 'mini service station' with four commercial units and electric vehicle charging points on a brownfield site next to the M5 in West Bromwich.
A popular McDonald's on London's Walworth Road has served its last meal after 40 years, closing due to local redevelopment plans. All staff have been relocated.
Electric vehicle owners in the UK could see a £49 monthly increase in charging costs from January due to the rising Ofgem price cap. Get the corrected facts here.
Six major driving law changes hit in December 2025, impacting EV owners, petrol drivers, and London commuters. Get the full details on pay-per-mile, fuel duty, and the Congestion Charge shift.
McDonald's enforces a strict no-tipping policy across its UK restaurants. Discover the reason behind the rule and the charitable alternative for grateful customers.
Genesis partners with Ohme for exclusive home EV charging. Drivers with driveways can fully charge for less than £6. Discover how to slash your electric car running costs.
McDonald's has removed the popular Fish Fingers Happy Meal, a staple for UK children. Discover the new options and why parents are disappointed.
McDonald's UK removes eight international favourites from today, making way for new Grinch-themed Christmas menu including limited-edition socks. Discover the full changes.
Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.
New constituency map reveals England's public EV charging rollout is failing to meet demand. Labour urged to address the growing infrastructure gap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a £1.3 billion injection for the Electric Vehicle scheme in the Autumn Budget, focusing on charging infrastructure and a potential new pay-per-mile tax.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
UK households with driveways face a new £49 monthly EV charging cost from January due to the Ofgem price cap increase. Discover the impact on your bills.
McDonald's is removing 11 items from its UK menu, including the nostalgic Fish Fingers Happy Meal, to make way for a new Grinch-themed Christmas range launching November 26.
New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.
HMRC announces new advisory fuel rates for petrol, diesel and electric company cars effective December 1. Find out how the changes affect business travel reimbursements.
Labour government brings forward petrol and diesel car ban to 2030. Learn how this affects drivers and the future of electric vehicles in the UK.