Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
Rochdale Borough Council has decided on multiple planning applications, including home extensions, commercial developments, and a former bank's conversion to a place of worship. Discover the latest updates.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
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?
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Two Tesco delivery drivers, Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose, have been honoured for pulling a man and his dog from a burning vehicle in Worcester. Their swift action likely saved a life.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
Rimmers Farm in Wichenford seeks council approval for a dozen shipping containers to be leased for private storage, aiming to capitalise on growing demand from Worcester's expansion.
Worcester City Council considers supporting Hope Not Hate campaign after reported hate crimes increase for first time in three years. Join the stand against discrimination.
Discover the five West Midlands towns named among the UK's 20 most underrated destinations for 2026 by KAYAK. Plan your next staycation now!
Two sisters living next door in Rubery, Worcestershire, have won a combined £250,000 on the Postcode Lottery alongside nine neighbours. The life-changing money will fund home adaptations and dream holidays.
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated new planning applications including glamping sites, telecom masts, and drive-thru facilities. Discover the latest developments shaping the borough.
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of cable was stolen from a site on Ridgacre Road in West Bromwich. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Katie Fox, 34, fatally stabbed at Birmingham bus stop opposite Worcester Street - the city centre's worst crime hotspot with 965 reported incidents this year.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for missing 16-year-old Alexa from Birmingham, last seen on Sunday, November 9. Public urged to call 999 with information.
A wave of new planning applications has been validated in Rochdale, including proposals for new homes, shopfronts, and infrastructure projects. Discover the latest developments pending consideration.
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after two men were brutally attacked in separate incidents in Solihull town centre. Detectives believe the violent assaults may be linked.
Sandwell Council rejects controversial plans for 160 homes on Oldbury green belt land, prioritising environmental protection over housing needs in a landmark decision.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Former RAF veteran Samantha Grundy, who uses a wheelchair, approaches the final miles of her extraordinary 874-mile journey across Britain to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, inspiring communities nationwide.
Join Beaumond House Hospice Care's touching Christmas remembrance service and support vital end-of-life care in your community through their special festive appeal.
Discover the latest planning applications shaping Rochdale's future, from residential extensions to commercial developments and infrastructure projects validated up to October 31st.
Discover the latest planning applications approved and rejected across Rochdale, from housing developments to commercial projects shaping the borough's future landscape.
Caerphilly Council launches its annual Christmas gift appeal to ensure no child wakes up empty-handed on Christmas morning. Discover how you can become a Secret Santa for local children in need.