Birmingham road floods as drivers ignore police warning
Yardley Green Road in Bordesley Green was hit by significant flooding after heavy rain. Police urged drivers to avoid the area, but some motorists braved the waters. More rain is forecast.
Yardley Green Road in Bordesley Green was hit by significant flooding after heavy rain. Police urged drivers to avoid the area, but some motorists braved the waters. More rain is forecast.
UK diesel drivers are being urged to fill up as potential US military action in Venezuela threatens to disrupt crucial oil supplies, sending pump prices soaring. Experts warn of an immediate impact.
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Chocolate House Kit to £12. This fun family activity includes 840g of chocolate to build and eat. Grab this festive bargain now!
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Shoppers at Sainsbury's and Morrisons are stunned as Maltesers prices skyrocket, making the chocolate more expensive per kilogram than premium steak. Discover the impact of rising cocoa costs.
First Minister Eluned Morgan hails the Wales Investment Summit as a major economic catalyst, securing £16bn in projects from AI data centres to carbon capture. Discover how Wales is positioning itself as a global tech and green energy leader.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
James Turner Street in Winson Green is blighted by recurring fly-tipping, with councillors demanding deterrents like cameras. Report fly-tipping to help clean up the area.
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
Stockland Green residents campaign against a five-bedroom HMO conversion on Victoria Road, citing community safety fears. Sign the petition before the December 1 deadline.
Bespak's pharmaceutical plant in Holmes Chapel is set for approval for a major expansion, creating 150 jobs and producing next-generation, environmentally friendly inhalers.
House prices in London and Southern England record first annual fall in 18 months, while northern regions and Wales see continued growth. Budget uncertainty impacts buyer demand.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
Savills predicts a 22.2% house price jump over five years, adding £80,000 to the average UK home. Discover the regional hotspots set for the biggest growth.
Discover how a Rochdale community garden, funded by the Green Spaces Fund, transformed a barren yard into a vibrant green oasis for over 350 residents. See the impact.
Martin Lewis's MSE team details the £150 average energy bill reduction from April 2026, announced in the Autumn Budget. Discover how green levy changes will affect you.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
A stunning £2.9 million sea-view home in Cornwall is up for grabs. A rare Black Friday code 'BF50' halves the ticket price, offering 15 entries for just £5. Enter now for a chance to win this life-changing property.
House prices in Greets Green, West Bromwich, show dramatic split with western properties soaring 38% while eastern homes fall 18% in same period. Discover why this small suburb faces such extreme market differences.
A new £300m green energy hub in Carrington will create over 700 jobs and store wind power for the national grid, welcomed by Mayor Andy Burnham. Discover how this boosts the UK's net-zero ambitions.
Worcester Labour MP Tom Collins is urged to stand up for wildlife after voting against protection amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Can he reconcile housing needs with nature?
Lloyds Bank's third green retrofit loan of 2025 will upgrade over 11,000 social homes, supporting 2,000 skilled construction jobs. Discover how this initiative boosts energy efficiency.
Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.
Nationwide reports UK house prices rose 0.3% in October, adding £231 to average property values. Market shows resilience despite economic headwinds. Read the latest analysis.
A Birmingham house is up for auction with a guide price of just £1. The Saltley property requires complete refurbishment but offers potential for investors.
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
Miller Homes proposes up to 350 houses on Pelsall green belt land, featuring 40% affordable homes and canalside walkways. Have your say on the 'Canalside Living' project.
Octopus Energy launches the UK's first fully agile energy tariff for SMEs. Prices update every 30 minutes, enabling businesses to save over 25% by using cheaper, greener power.
A police officer and paramedic were assaulted on Stratford Road after offering medical assistance. A 38-year-old man has been arrested. Read the full story.