New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Folklore café at Sutton Coldfield station faced shutdown in 2025 over its rescue cat, Betty. Owner Alex Light found an ingenious solution to keep both his business and the feline resident. Discover this unique community hub.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
Walsall Council confirms demolition of key buildings to start in early 2026, paving the way for a new public plaza with a big screen. Locals share mixed views on the regeneration plans.
Demolition work to clear buildings for a new public plaza in Walsall town centre is on track for early 2026. See the plans and hear from locals about the regeneration.
A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.
Explore Birmingham's vanishing Brutalist architecture, from the doomed Ringway Centre to John Madin's masterpieces. Discover the buildings that shaped the city's skyline.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Most of Perryfields Academy's ageing buildings will be demolished, replaced by a new three-storey block and sports facilities by 2029, improving safety and learning.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
Ruth Gibbins shares grief as part of Liam Payne's Wolverhampton school is knocked down. The One Direction star's girlfriend also speaks on enduring love. Read the emotional tributes.
A woman suffered serious injuries in a two-car collision off the A453 in Mile Oak, Tamworth. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Chippenham RFC's Under-11s receive a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes Wessex for new match-day kits. Discover how this local developer supports community youth sports.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
Morrisons confirms festive opening hours for 2025, with stores closed Christmas Day. Plus, discover new 'Club 60' café offers providing affordable meals for over-60s.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish the former Perry Hill Tavern in Oldbury, ending its use as a focal point for crime and disturbance. New housing is planned for the site. Read the full story.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
Residents in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate are threatening a judicial review over a council-approved regeneration scheme for 3,500 new homes, fearing community destruction.
A 70-year-old grandmother has spent over £125,000 in legal fees battling to save her self-built eco-cabin from council bulldozers. Discover her fight for a sustainable home.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Bournville's charming Christmas Festival returns on November 29 with Santa, crafts & lights. Discover the unique alcohol-free tradition in Birmingham's historic village.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
A former mayor warns Dudley's grade II listed post office, left decaying by an overseas owner, may have to be demolished. Calls grow for urgent action to save the historic building.
Police launch a three-day search of remote mine shafts for Gus Lamont, 4, who vanished from his grandparents' South Australian outback home two months ago. Read the latest updates.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Smethwick will close permanently following the tragic death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer aged 52. Read the emotional story behind this community loss.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
Discover Crumb & Coffee on Birmingham's Broad Street - a chaotic but brilliant independent cafe serving incredible superfood bowls and homemade cakes that defy expectations.
Comedian Ruby Wax joins I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover her £3.5m net worth, 36-year marriage to Ed Bye, and pioneering mental health advocacy.