Wolverhampton house prices surge, topping West Midlands, but locals have mixed feelings. Midland City Sees £30K Rise in Home Values, Sparks Resident Debate A study ranked Wolverhampton high for desirability, which surprised some residents. Halifax, a bank, conducted the study, where researchers examined house price changes leading up to September 2024. This identified areas with…
Councillor warns faded markings on Radbrook Road create accident risk, urging council action. Faded Road Marking Sparks Safety Fears on Midland Road A local road might be dangerous, says a councillor. Julia Evans, a Green Party member, represents Radbrook. Residents told her about problems on Radbrook Road. The roundabout has more near misses lately. This…
Residents of a Birmingham street cite crime, speeding, and problem housing as reasons for wanting to relocate. Birmingham Street: Once ‘Nice’ Area Faces Crime, Residents Want to Leave City Road in Edgbaston should be a nice place. Sadly, residents face many problems. These include speeding, crashes, and break-ins. Drug deals happen in driveways. Some houses…
Birmingham extends tip hours as bin strikes halt recycling. Residents can use tips for recycling during the disruption. Birmingham Tip Hours Extended Amid Bin Collection Suspension Birmingham’s bin strikes are causing changes. The city council extended tip opening times. Strikes impacted recycling collections. Recycling pickup is stopped during strikes. Unite union members are striking for…
Castle Hotel abruptly shuts, leaving brides and staff stranded. Bride loses deposit, eighty bookings affected. Wedding Venue Closures Shock Bride and Staff after Eighty Bookings The Castle Hotel in Tamworth closed last week. Many people had booked events, with about eighty still pending. A wedding fair happened there just days before the closure. Nearly forty…
Somerset villages like High Littleton & Hallatrow are pressured by traffic & development. Locals aim to protect their unique character. Somerset Villages Face Threat From Modern Life Pressure High Littleton and Hallatrow are villages in Somerset. White Cross and Mearns are nearby. They sit on the A39 between Bath and Wells. Bristol is also close.…
Somerset aims for better bus services via government funds, but Taunton’s cheap fare may end due to cost. Somerset Bus Plans Outlined as Taunton Fare Cap Likely to End Somerset may get better bus service soon. This involves a government-funded program. Sadly, Taunton’s £1.50 bus fare will likely end. The council already tested some bus…
Explore a grotto near Flintshire where carvings of mythical creatures and demons create an eerie, unforgettable experience. Mysterious Cave of Myths and Legends Hidden in North Wales Near Flintshire’s coast, a strange woodland hides a secret. Mythical creatures and stone lions live there. Visitors feel amazed and a bit scared. A cyclops appears from shadows…
Explore Craig-y-Don in Conwy, North Wales and discover a vibrant community with diverse shops, eateries, and attractions. Cosmopolitan Craig-y-Don: A North Wales Village Thriving Now I visited Craig-y-Don in Conwy last week. It was sunny and the village felt very cosmopolitan. Craig-y-Don is near Llandudno. It has become a great place to eat and shop,…
New tunnel to Birmingham City FC stadium? Linking New Street to Bordesley Green. Skepticism arises over cost and necessity. Birmingham Tunnel Plan Sparks Debate New Street Station Link Proposed Tom Wagner, chairman of Birmingham City FC, wants a tunnel. The tunnel would link New Street station to the new stadium in Bordesley Green, East Birmingham.…