1840 Auction Shaped Lancashire's Land and Society

The pivotal 1840 auction of 1,415 acres and coal seams in West Lancashire led to the Earl of Derby's land acquisition, development of communities, and the creation of the famous Eastham Ferry Hotel in 1854.

Balsall Common Housing Plan Gets Final Approval

Detailed plans for 17 new homes at Catchems Corner in Balsall Common have been approved by Solihull Council, despite villagers warning it sets a worrying precedent for piecemeal development.

Marston Green House Approved as Children's Home

Planning permission granted for a five-bedroom house in Holly Lane, Marston Green, to be converted into a children's home for up to three young people, addressing local care provision needs.

Son Banned from Asking Mum for Money

A 37-year-old man has been jailed and given a restraining order preventing him from asking his mother for money after repeatedly harassing her at her Black Country home.

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