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…
Drivers in UK show off with fatal wrecks. Racing, drunk driving, drugs cause death, injury. Sentences issued for the reckless acts. Deadly Races West Midlands Roads Become Ego Fueled Bloodbath Car crashes happen often in the UK. Most drivers try to avoid them, but a few show off. Their actions cause very bad accidents. Some…
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…
Explore Catherine Eddowes’ life, from Wolverhampton roots to Whitechapel victim, possibly revealing Jack the Ripper’s identity. Catherine Eddowes Story Unlocks Jack the Ripper Mystery Clues Catherine Eddowes died in Whitechapel. It was a dark night. She was 46 years old. She grew up in Wolverhampton and had nine siblings. As a teen, Catherine worked with…
A fight broke out at a Birmingham pub after a teen was told he had too many WKDs. Two received suspended sentences. Pub Brawl Erupts After Teen Told He’d Had Enough Alcopops Okay, so listen to this crazy pub story. It happened back on January 30, 2020. This guy, Adam Thomas, had a run-in with…
CCTV footage shows thieves stealing Team Ireland cyclist Kelly Murphy’s valuable bike from her shed in Birmingham. Olympian’s High End Bike Stolen From Birmingham Shed in Shocking Raid Hey, guess what happened in Birmingham? Thieves stole a bike from an Olympian’s shed. Kelly Murphy, who cycles for Team Ireland, had her bike taken. It’s worth…
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.…