Unemployment surges in Birmingham, with Perry Barr hit hardest. Ill health contributes to rising jobless claims Birmingham Jobless Rate Soars: One in Six Out of Work in Some Areas Birmingham struggles with high unemployment. New data shows this issue is worsening. Perry Barr has the highest jobless rate, with one in six adults unemployed. This…
Leaders push for simpler rules to build homes on brownfield sites, aiming to end homelessness in the West Midlands. West Midlands Leaders Seek Easier Brownfield Builds to Combat Homelessness Leaders want easier brownfield redevelopment in the region. They discussed barriers to building homes on old industrial land. Officials hope to end homelessness and families staying…
Serious crash on Stratford Rd, Birmingham. One man critically injured after car hit a tree. Road shut near Ingestre Rd. Stratford Road Crash Car Ploughs into Tree Road Closed for Hours A man is in the hospital. He’s in critical condition after a car crash. The accident involved two cars in Birmingham. It happened on…
Antisocial behavior increased in many West Midlands areas in 2024, with significant rises in reports across Birmingham and Black Country. Midlands Antisocial Behaviour Rises Check Your Postcode for 2024 Many West Midlands areas saw more antisocial behavior. Willenhall had a really big jump in reports, according to crime data from last year. This confirms the…
Jean Murphy, 75, injured in a fall caused by a raised paving stone, was denied compensation due to a minor height difference. Pensioner Denied Compensation After Fall Due to Paving Stone Height Jean Murphy, 75, tripped and got hurt. She fell on a raised paving stone near her home. This happened in Yew Tree, West…
Police are still searching for five men added to their wanted list in 2024 for crimes including burglary and stalking. West Midlands: Five Most Wanted Suspects Still on the Run After a Year West Midlands police seek five men. They added the men to their wanted list in 2024. A year later, the police still…
Six Indian delivery drivers were arrested in Worcester during dawn raids for working illegally. Employer served notice. West Midlands Delivery Drivers Arrested in Dawn Raids Immigration officers raided a transport depot in Worcester and arrested six delivery drivers. The Home Office said the raid was due to tips. The Home Office stated the drivers were…
Two men are being hunted after an e-bike was stolen from a man at knifepoint in Darlaston on January 29. Police Search for Duo After E-Bike Stolen in Darlaston Knifepoint Robbery Police are looking for two people. They stole a man’s e-bike with a knife. This happened on January 29 in Darlaston. Two guys in…
Investigation underway after Lye fire. Businesses impacted, road closures in place. Firefighters tackled the major incident. Investigation Begins After Lye Businesses Damaged By Major Blaze A big fire happened in the Black Country. It started on Hayes Lanes, Lye, Stourbridge. This was Saturday, February 8, at 5:45 p.m. Firefighters worked hard to control it. The…
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…