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…
Stoke-on-Trent’s Scotia Road to receive safety upgrades, including crossings and double-yellow lines, to address accident concerns. Scotia Road Stoke Awaits Safety Upgrade After Accident Concerns They are adding safety to a risky road in Stoke. The road is Scotia Road, and it links Burslem and Tunstall. The city council planned these changes. A zebra crossing…
Jon Simpson of Stoke-on-Trent fixes tenants rent for 10 years at Lillie-Rae Estates, enabling home ownership. Landlord Fixes Rent for 10 Years Helping Stoke-on-Trent Residents Jon Simpson owns a £1.8 million property business. He lost his JCB job during the pandemic. Now, people call him a “compassionate capitalist.” Jon prioritizes his tenants over profit. He…
Barry Ingram, 44, is jailed for a year after repeatedly stealing from a Co-op store despite a court ban. Co-op Thief Behind Bars After Ignoring Ban and Stealing Food So, Barry Ingram got locked up. He’s 44 years old, and he stole from a Co-op store. This happened nine times. He already couldn’t go into…