£12,000 e-bike stolen in Stourbridge smash-and-grab
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Disney+ plans a major 2026 slate for UK viewers with Andor Season 2, Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, and new dramas. Discover all the key release details.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
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A look back at the key planning appeals in Solihull for 2025, where residents challenged council refusals. Discover which decisions were overturned by the government inspector.
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Rochdale Borough Council has validated a new batch of planning applications, including home extensions, heritage works, and a new bungalow. Discover the latest local development news.
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Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
UK small business owners express cautious optimism for 2026 but warn of a 'serious reality check' for the wider economy. Experts cite inflation, rates, and AI risks.
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Morethan Property Ltd submits fourth planning application for 205 High Street, Brownhills, seeking to demolish a bungalow and build six one-bed apartments. Read the full story.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Solihull councillors will visit the 300-year-old Brickmakers Arms in Balsall Common before deciding the fate of its controversial fence and outdoor bar. Read the latest in the planning saga.
The Royal Horticultural Society warns pigeons are damaging winter crops. Experts reveal homemade repellents using scents like peppermint and garlic to deter them.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.
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A 1,000-page last-minute report has delayed a decision on a 750-flat Manchester skyscraper for a second time. Meanwhile, a controversial Chorlton redevelopment gets the green light.
Birmingham councillors have refused plans for a 263-bed student block near New Street station, citing 'less than substantial' harm to historic buildings like the Town Hall.
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Planning Inspectorate dismisses appeal for eight apartments in Blackheath, upholding Dudley Council's refusal. The scheme was deemed too dense and a risk to pedestrian safety.