Extra funding allows West Midlands to fix 88000 potholes. This will improve road safety and driving conditions significantly. West Midlands Awarded Enough Cash to Fill 88000 Potholes The West Midlands got extra money for road repairs. It’s enough to fix 88,000 potholes. West Midlands roads have lots of potholes. Richard Parker announced more highway repair…
A Birmingham house provides refugees a safe haven, offering support and hope as they rebuild their lives in the UK. Birmingham House Offers Refugees Fresh Start and Hope for the Future A house on a busy road in Birmingham helps refugees. It gives them a fresh start in the city. The building consists of two…
Bath ranked among the most pessimistic UK cities. Residents express doubt about housing, cars, & future prospects. UK City Faces Doubt After Being Named One of Most Pessimistic Places A survey looked at people’s outlook on life. It found many Bath residents feel negative about their future. Over a third doubt they’ll get their dream…
The landlord of The Robin Hood in Stoke-on-Trent is leaving after the pub was put up for sale. Uncertainty surrounds the pubs future. Stoke-on-Trent Pub Landlord Steps Down as Venue Is Offered For Sale A couple is leaving their pub. The pub’s future is still uncertain. Jack Burgess and Jo Diskin ran The Robin Hood,…
West Bromwich High Street struggles, with numerous takeaways, barber shops, and concerns about safety and cleanliness. Midland Street Dominated by Empty Barber Shops and Takeaways I checked out West Bromwich High Street. It was a Thursday morning in the Black Country. The market was busy with people. Shops had Valentine’s Day decorations. But some parts…
Council approves battery farm near former quarry slated for 270 homes; energy project supports climate goals. Battery Farm Approved Near Housing Site in Rowley Regis Sandwell Council approved a new battery farm. It will sit near a former quarry in Rowley Regis, where they also plan to build 270 homes. The battery farm will occupy…
A man threatened to shut down a charity, wielding a knife while accusing someone of being a paedophile. Man with Knife Threatened to Shut Down Charity After Paedophile Accusation Keeron Forshaw, age 43, avoided jail time. He went to Wolverhampton Crown Court. Forshaw threatened a charity. He accused someone of being a paedophile. Forshaw entered…
Cornerstone appeals after Walsall Council rejects its 5G mast plan in Great Barr, citing visual concerns. Cornerstone Challenges Council Over 5G Mast Refusal in Great Barr Cornerstone wants a 5G mast in Great Barr and is appealing to put it up after Walsall Council said no. The proposed location is near the Make a Wish…
The Prince in Walsall, a listed 200 year old pub, gains approval to be converted into three one-bedroom apartments. Walsall Town Centre Pub The Prince to Transform Into Residential Flats Okay, so they’re changing a pub. It’s called The Prince in Walsall. They got permission to make apartments inside. The pub is around 200 years…
Preston’s Animate complex, featuring Arc Cinema, creates new leisure and job opportunities within the city. Preston Animate Cinema Opens Welcoming Leisure to the City Preston got a new cinema and leisure place. Nick Park thinks it’s great for the city. He created Wallace and Gromit. He opened the ‘Animate’ site with the Arc Cinema, and…