Uncover the chilling stories of killers who took innocent lives without apparent motive, leaving communities in fear. Senseless Killings: The Random Acts of Violence That Shocked the Nation Some innocent people died because they were in the wrong place. Brutal killers targeted them for no clear reason, and these criminals left devastation in their wake.…
WV6 postcode area includes both affordable city homes and expensive countryside properties, creating diverse housing market. Midland Area Homes Range from £80k to £1.6m Based on Location The WV6 postcode covers varied areas. It includes city parts and countryside spots. They all share a Wolverhampton postal address. Fly-tipping is a problem in some areas. Signs…
Museum expects visitor numbers to rise with the new Metro line. The director targets 500,000 annual visits. Museum Eyes Visitor Surge Thanks to New Metro Connection The Black Country Living Museum expects more visitors. Their director thinks the new Metro line will help. Currently, they get around 390,000 visitors each year. Andrew Lovett wants half…
Wolverhampton bar and grill fined after cockroach infestation contaminated food surfaces, posing a risk to public health. Millions Kitchen Fined £4k After Cockroach Infestation Discovery A Wolverhampton bar and grill had cockroaches that contaminated surfaces used for making food. The Millions Kitchen’s owners risked customer health, leading to prosecution by the City of Wolverhampton Council.…
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…
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…
Birmingham faces high crime with 1 in 8 affected. Wolverhampton and Coventry are also crime hotspots, while Lichfield is safer. West Midlands Crime Map Shows 1 in 8 Witnessing a Crime in Hotspots Birmingham has a high crime rate. One in eight people there may face crime, making it the most dangerous place in the…
Report shows drug involvement in 50% of serious crimes in West Midlands. Increased treatment aims at reducing harm. Drug Link to Half of West Midlands Murders, Crime; Treatment Expanded In Birmingham and the West Midlands, many got help for addiction. This aimed to lower crime in the region. The Police and Crime Commissioner shared this…
Plans to demolish a condemned Wolverhampton church for housing were rejected due to designs deemed “poor” by the council. Wolverhampton Church Demolition Rejected Over Poor Housing Designs Wolverhampton rejected a plan for new houses. The plan involved an old church on Stafford Road. Developers wanted to build nine homes there. These homes would have two…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…