Plymouth parking ban for 18-month building works
Plymouth City Council enforces an 18-month parking and loading ban on Emma Place Ope for building remedial works from Feb 2026. Contact Lancer Scott on 01179439800 for queries.
Plymouth City Council enforces an 18-month parking and loading ban on Emma Place Ope for building remedial works from Feb 2026. Contact Lancer Scott on 01179439800 for queries.
A Birmingham city centre health club launches a two-week challenge to boost member motivation. Clubs compete to earn the most Technogym MOVE's. Join the movement!
Birmingham TV star Emma Willis shares her shock diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, backing a British Heart Foundation campaign to raise awareness and support research.
Beloved local stalwart Brian Harper, 89, joined David Wilson Homes to plant roses at Rose Place, Shrewsbury. The event included a £500 donation to the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal for a new cancer centre.
Kent County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, breaking election pledges. Dover and Deal households face paying £67 more annually.
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
Plymouth City Council issues an 18-month traffic order suspending parking on Emma Place Ope from February 2026 for remedial works. Check details and contact info.
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 77-year-old Angela Powell, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not suspicious.
Darlington Hippodrome's festive pantomime 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' raised £8,840 for A Place For Everyone charity. Support access to live theatre. Donate online now.
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow to the West Midlands, some pubs close early for staff safety while others open as warm community refuges. Find out which venues are offering help.
Emma Sleep's winter sale offers up to 30% off mattresses, pillows and duvets until January 12. Shoppers praise the 'magical sleeping experience' and pain relief.
Discover the windswept beauty of Crosby Beach in Merseyside, featuring Antony Gormley's iconic 'Another Place' statues. A perfect spot for a winter walk, just 94 miles from Birmingham.
Ex-Traitors legend Paul Gorton unveils exciting new BBC career hosting 'Do You Know Your Place?' with Vernon Kay. Discover his sneaky tactics from the hit show.
Discover why Stratford-upon-Avon, famed for Shakespeare, is crowned one of Britain's happiest places. Explore its riverside charm, vibrant markets, and year-round appeal.
A resident reveals what life is really like in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, named the city's best place to live in 2026. Discover its charm, food scene, and community buzz.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
The hamlet of Arrow is crowned Warwickshire's best place to live for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos. Discover its chocolate-box charm, top schools, and award-winning pub.
The historic Jewellery Quarter has been crowned Birmingham's top residential spot for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its creative vibe, reasonable property prices, and vibrant lifestyle.
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Woodhall Spa Parish Council secures funding to restore historic Victorian signage and picket fencing on The Broadway, preserving heritage and improving village centre safety.
Emma Durrell, 40, faces charges after a parcel was taken from a West Park home and alleged shop thefts in Tettenhall and Oxley. She was due in court on December 29.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' Index reveals a stark split in Midlands resident satisfaction. Discover which historic towns soared and which urban centres ranked among Britain's least happy.
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle, discover the Midlands place names that are linguistic minefields. A guide to saying them like a local. Can you pass the test?
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
Leamington Spa tops the Midlands happiness rankings and places 12th nationally in Rightmove's 2026 study. Discover which other towns thrived and which struggled.
Zoe Ball presents her final BBC Radio 2 Saturday show, expressing 'huge respect' for listeners. Emma Willis is confirmed as her replacement. Read the full story.
Zoe Ball presents her last BBC Radio 2 Saturday show, joking about the 'real reason' for her departure. Romesh Ranganathan compared her exit to a 'death in the family'. Read the full story.
The Warwickshire village of Ilmington has been crowned the best place to live in the Midlands for 2025 by The Sunday Times. Discover why this Cotswolds gem is thriving.
Leamington Spa tops the West Midlands in Rightmove's 2025 'happy at home' index. Discover why this historic spa town, known as 'Silicon Spa,' offers a perfect blend of charm, green spaces, and modern life.