Birmingham Floods Cause Two-Hour Rush Hour Jams
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
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Birmingham's Safest Areas: 2025 Crime Rate Report
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham and West Midlands' safest neighbourhoods with lowest crime rates. Discover which areas reported fewest incidents in past year.
Birmingham's 13 Safest Areas With Lowest Crime Rates
Explore the latest data revealing Birmingham and West Midlands' safest neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates. Discover which areas reported the fewest incidents.
Legal warning issued to UK households over slug pellets
UK households issued urgent legal warning over metaldehyde slug pellets banned since 2022. Check your sheds and report illegal sellers. Protect wildlife now.
Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
November's Secret to Weed-Free Gardens
Discover why November is your golden opportunity to win the war against garden weeds with these expert-approved techniques for permanent removal.
Birmingham's Most Expensive Areas Revealed
New property data uncovers Birmingham's most expensive neighbourhoods, with affluent suburbs commanding premium prices in the city's competitive housing market.
Midlands Hospitals Reinstate Mandatory Face Masks
Hospitals across the Midlands reinstate mandatory face coverings for all visitors and staff as COVID-19 and flu cases surge, sparking fresh concerns about NHS winter pressures.
Birmingham's 10 Most Deprived Areas Revealed in Study
Groundbreaking research exposes Birmingham's deepest inequalities as ten neighbourhoods face extreme deprivation, with Aston and Bordesley Green among the worst affected areas.
Garlic Lawn: Natural Solution for Garden Pests
Discover how planting garlic in your lawn could be the ultimate organic defence against aphids, mildew, and other common garden problems. This natural gardening tip is taking UK gardens by storm.
Birmingham's rat-infested rubbish nightmare ends
Residents in a Birmingham neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as council contractors finally clear mountains of rotting rubbish that had become a breeding ground for rats and sparked health fears.
Midlands' Poorest Streets Named in Shocking Poverty Report
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Labour's new rule for every UK town could transform local power
Exclusive: Labour considers mandatory 'Take Back Control' bills requiring councils to create bespoke powers for their communities in radical devolution shake-up.
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