Council responds after a West Heath dad says home repairs after flooding were poorly done. Birmingham Council Responds to Distressed Dad’s Poor Home Repair The city council responded to Shaun’s repair complaints. Shaun complained about repair quality on his home. Shaun Shipley’s house flooded. The council recently repaired his flood-damaged home, but Shaun thinks the…
Residents fear for their safety after a fatal crash in Birmingham. Action is urged to prevent more accidents. Fatal Crash on Stratford Road Sparks Safety Fears for Hundreds People are upset after a man died on Stratford Road. This Birmingham road is known for bad crashes. A man in his 50s died in a car…
Birmingham binman describes facing angry residents with weapons and pay cut concerns amid strikes. Binman Says Residents Chase Them with Machetes Due to Misunderstandings A Birmingham binman named Will spoke about his job. He said it’s often misunderstood by the public. Will shared that he and coworkers face dangers. Some residents chase them with weapons…
Sutton Coldfield residents face a second tax increase in 2025. Birmingham and its town council both plan rises. Birmingham Suburb Faces Second Council Tax Hike in 2025 Sutton Coldfield residents will soon pay more council tax. Birmingham City Council is raising its tax 7.5%. The town council will also increase its share by 20%. This…
Jordan Subhan, who murdered Adam Cusack with a knife, is being released after serving only 14 years, causing public outrage. Teenage Killer Set Free After 14 Years Sparks Fury Over Justice System Jordan Subhan murdered Adam Cusack. He stabbed Adam in the chest, and the crime happened in Erdington. A judge called it senseless, and…
Man attacked leaving pub in Digbeth. Robber demanded money, threatened victim. Police investigation ongoing. Digbeth Pub Goer Beaten at Bus Stop; Attacker Threatened to Kill Him Jason Cleal was hurt in a robbery, and he feels the police let him down. It happened while he waited for a bus. He was waiting in Digbeth on…
Solihull Council reviews garden waste charge of £49 after heated debate and opposition from councillors. Garden Waste Charge Aired at Solihull Council Meeting, Residents Pay £49 A Solihull Council meeting got heated. Council Leader Ian Courts accused rivals of seeking publicity. The meeting examined a garden waste charge. Residents now pay £49 yearly for the…
New data reveals London’s hardest-hit areas with rising unemployment. Some boroughs face rates as high as one in ten. London Unemployment Map: See Areas Hit Hardest by Jobless Rates The government wants more people in Britain to work. They released data about unemployment in London, revealing that one in ten people are unemployed in some…
Bangor aims for recovery with new hubs, shop conversions, and city improvements boosting local spirits. Bangor City Centre: Signs of Hope Emerge for Struggling High Street The city centre is trying to recover. Lockdowns and living costs hurt high streets, and online shops also made things harder. Bangor faced these problems too, with some surveys…
A couple with six children is facing eviction after 17 years, fearing homelessness and inadequate support. Couple Faces Eviction After 17 Years, Fears Living in a Tent Geoff and Colette Stothard might lose their house. They have lived there for seventeen years with their family, which includes six kids. They rent the place in Gateacre.…