Druid's Heath £1bn Regeneration Plan Approved
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
A murder investigation is underway in Werrington after a man in his 50s was found dead. Five people, including a child, have been arrested. Police reassure the public.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
A new Royal Mail poll reveals UK side hustles generate an average of £5,400 yearly. Discover how selling online is boosting household budgets and find support for your venture.
Self-employed workers in England sacrifice £3,000 annually on unpaid business admin. Discover how the new Making Tax Digital initiative aims to help and ease the burden.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' £2,000 salary sacrifice cap in the Autumn Budget could force thousands of employers to scrap pension schemes and halt hiring. Experts warn of a £4.7bn raid on retirement savings.
Kieron Thomas, 27, is sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after shooting a man near a Wolverhampton park. Discover how police tracked him down.
A major 999 response in Small Heath was triggered by a teenage egg and flour fight mistaken for a hazardous materials incident. Three children were assessed by paramedics.
A man is in a critical condition after a serious assault on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts and Dance CIC crowned Walsall's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business support tools to help them thrive.
CC Balloons Wedding and Occasions, a family-run business from Rubery, has been crowned West Bromwich Albion's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business software.
Cleopatra's Kitchen in Solihull wins Sage's 'Behind the Badge' award for community support. Discover how small businesses are championed alongside their local football clubs.
UK small business owners warn Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could make operating 'untenable' with fears of tax hikes and red tape. Read their urgent concerns.
Severn Trent is clearing 10 tonnes of wet wipes and nappies from Birmingham's sewers daily. A major project aims to remove 1,000 tonnes to fix blockages. Remember: only flush the 3 Ps.
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal to find Cathleen, 38, missing from Kings Heath. She drives a black Nissan. Call 999 with info.
Discover why 1.2 million UK small businesses are rejecting Black Friday sales this year. Explore the shift towards sustainable promotions and long-term customer value.
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
West Kirby faces a crossroads as new parking charges threaten to drive shoppers away. With 50 business closures already, traders fear this could be the final straw for the high street.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three houses were deliberately set on fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, leaving two teenagers and a woman in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss fights extradition, insisting he is innocent of the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was found in a septic tank.
Hundreds of hungry locals queued in freezing temperatures as H.M Shawarma gave away free food to celebrate its Kings Heath opening. Discover the menu and community reaction.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.