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Walsall green belt housing inquiry begins
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Could co-living solve Bristol's housing crisis?
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
Birmingham housing firm bust amid threats and £12.2m debt
A Birmingham supported housing firm has gone bust, owing over £12.2m. Administrators report threats, arson, and intimidation of vulnerable tenants. Read the full investigation.
Druid's Heath £1bn Regeneration Plan Approved
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Bromsgrove MP in Green Belt Row Over Housing Targets
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.
Man banned after car rolls into pub wall
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
Dudley council rent could rise by £4.76 per week
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
16,580 West Midlands children in temporary homes
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
£1.1m cocaine found in M6 van stop, man charged
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
Police recruitment decision ruled unlawful in court
High Court judge declares Staffordshire Police Commissioner's decision to hire temporary chief constable unlawful following legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
Midlands snow forecast with temperatures dropping to -2C
The Midlands faces fresh snowfall this weekend with temperatures set to plummet to -2C. Met Office alerts issued. Stay updated on the latest weather warnings.
Birmingham man charged with stepbrother's 2022 murder
A Birmingham man and woman face murder charges over the 2022 death of Rubin Blount. The stepbrother and co-accused appear in court tomorrow. Read the latest developments.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Drug dealer jailed after police stop in Staffordshire
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
Couple trapped by £7,500 flat service charge
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Chemical spill at school sends five to hospital
Five people, including three teenagers, hospitalised after a chemical spill at Biddulph High School. Emergency services secure the site. Read the latest updates.
Patriotic zebra crossing paint to be removed at public expense
St George's crosses painted on Audley zebra crossing will be removed at taxpayers' expense. Council warns of safety issues and urges alternative displays of patriotism.
Man dies at McDonald's restaurant in Stafford
A man has died at a McDonald's restaurant on Eccleshall Road in Stafford. Police are investigating but confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest.
Tributes to dad who died after Wombourne crash
Tributes paid to Steven Simpson, a 42-year-old father-of-four from Bilbrook, who died six days after a crash on Stourbridge Road. Police appeal for information.
Wiltshire Council Mandates Social Housing
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Man dies at Stafford McDonald's, death not suspicious
A man has died at a McDonald's restaurant in Stafford despite the efforts of emergency services. Paramedics administered advanced life support but could not save him.
Walsall residents hit by shock energy bill hikes
Residents in Walsall tower blocks feel betrayed as energy bills triple and quadruple overnight. WHG defends the move, citing unsustainable costs. Full story inside.
Man charged with murder after death in Hanley flat
A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder after Stephen Lovatt was found dead in a flat on Linfield Road, Hanley. Police are appealing for information.
New M&S and Greggs drive-thru approved for Burton
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
Van with dangerous faults stopped by police
Police discovered a van with serious brake and steering faults and no handbrake during a stop in Stoke. The driver was reported and vehicle prevented from moving.
£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.
Ex-homeless man's journey from streets to stability
Wayne lost his business, family and home before ending up on Birmingham's streets. Discover how a mentor helped him rebuild his life and his mission to help others facing homelessness.
Midlands drug dealers jailed after police bust
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Young buyers forced into 'nature deserts'
A new study reveals the high cost of homes near green spaces is forcing first-time buyers into 'nature deserts', deepening health inequalities across the UK.
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