228 homes approved with only 17 parking spaces in Solihull
Solihull Council's planning committee has approved detailed plans for 228 new homes at Mell Square regeneration, despite concerns over only 17 car parking spaces.
Category : Community
Birmingham teen fractured spine in unmarked police car crash
A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured spine and head injury after being struck by an unmarked police car on a zebra crossing in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, her mother says.
Birmingham Couple Win £333,333 on Postcode Lottery
A Birmingham couple, Teresa Lay and Wayne Jackson, won £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery after moving into a bungalow whose previous owner also won the same amount.
Mum threatened to blow up school forcing 379 kids into lockdown
Davina Frost, 28, admitted making a bomb hoax after threatening to plant a bomb in a Birmingham primary school playground, causing 379 children and 40 staff to be locked indoors. She received a suspended sentence.
App Helps Parents Find Pubs with Playgrounds
Alastair Duncan launched Pubs with Playgrounds app after recovering from appendix surgery, listing 870+ UK pubs with play areas, including 49 in the West Midlands.
New summer travel rules for British passport holders
British passport holders face new summer travel rules including EES, passport validity, US visas, power bank limits, and eGate changes for children aged 8+.
DWP Tells 33,000 Claimants to Repay Up to £20,000
Despite reforms, 32,559 Carer's Allowance overpayments occurred in 2025-26, with 78 carers owing over £20,000. MPs and charities demand transparency.
Council Ordered to Stop Mice in Flats
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to take urgent action after pleading guilty to mice infestations in two flats, with abatement orders requiring work within 12 weeks and £7,000 in costs.
Man sentenced for racist texts to police officer
Jez Stracey-Kemp, 40, from Wolverhampton, received a suspended 24-week prison sentence for sending racist and homophobic texts to a West Midlands Police officer after his phones were not returned.
Carding Mill Valley Reservoir Swimming Ban Warning
Swimming in Carding Mill Valley reservoir is banned due to hidden dangers. National Trust warns of cold water shock, submerged hazards, and strong currents after recent incidents.
Balsall Heath Diners Barricade Inside Restaurant Amid Attack
Diners and staff at Al-Qamar restaurant in Balsall Heath barricaded themselves inside after a man armed with a baseball bat and knife attacked a pregnant woman outside.
Police get extra powers in two Wolverhampton areas for ASB
West Midlands Police have implemented Public Space Protection Orders in Wolverhampton city centre and Bentley Bridge to combat anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays.
Motorcyclist Rammed Off Bike in Birmingham: Police Hunt Driver
A motorcyclist was deliberately rammed off their bike on Coventry Road in Birmingham on May 23. Police are appealing to identify the driver of a silver Skoda Octavia.
Birmingham Man Gets Community Order for Supermarket Assault
Michael Miah, 49, of Small Heath, received an 18-month community order and a restraining order after punching his ex-wife in a supermarket car park, leaving her briefly unconscious.
Sparkbrook shopkeeper chases machete robbers with hockey stick
A Birmingham shopkeeper chased three armed robbers wielding machetes from his Sparkbrook store using a hockey stick. No injuries reported.
Halesowen High Street Blocked: Major Disruption
Halesowen High Street is blocked by an emergency services incident, causing major disruption. Buses diverted, drivers advised to avoid area. West Midlands Police to issue statement.
Midland petrol station thanks community after fuel thieves pay back
D.C Edginton & Sons in Studley praised the community after two fuel thieves paid back a total of £80 following a social media appeal, sending a warning to others.
Driver fined for parking on zig zag lines in Birmingham
A Birmingham motorist received three points and a fine after stopping on zig zag lines while shopping, as confirmed by Stechford & North Yardley Police.
Evri Redditch Raid: Pakistani National Held for Overstaying
A Pakistani national was arrested at Evri's Redditch depot on suspicion of overstaying, part of a nationwide immigration crackdown resulting in 10 arrests across three depots.
Birmingham Diner Recalls Baseball Bat and Knife Attack
A Birmingham woman recounts how a man targeted diners with a baseball bat and knife at Al-Qamar restaurant, leaving a woman seriously injured.
Andy Burnham £150 Payments for Pensioners Over 66
Andy Burnham, incoming PM, confirms £150 one-off payments for state pensioners aged over 66 via the Warm Home Discount Scheme, targeting low-income households.
Doritos Recall: Chilli Heatwave Packs May Contain Milk
Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs may be mispacked with Tangy Cheese, containing milk not listed on label. FSA urges consumers with milk allergies to return affected 140g packs with batch code GBC 209 184C and best before December 5, 2026.
Sharon Osbourne's Sweet Grandson Moment Before Ozzy Anniversary
Sharon Osbourne posted a playful clip with grandson Sidney, days before the one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death on 22 July 2026.
Teen Jailed for Three Years for Loaded Gun in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to three years in prison after being caught with a loaded 9mm handgun, ammunition, and cash in Birmingham. He claimed he held the gun for an older friend.
Elderly Couple Attacked by Bike-Riding Robber in Sandwell
An elderly couple in their 80s were attacked and robbed by a man on a bike in Sandwell after a shopping trip, leaving the husband with facial injuries.
Andy Burnham Could Announce Rent Freeze on Monday
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham may announce a year-long rent freeze for the private sector as early as Monday, according to sources close to his team.
Council Security Upgrades Amid £130K Encampment Costs
Birmingham City Council pledges security improvements across 32 parks after unauthorised encampments cost £132,770 in enforcement and clean-up between April and June 2026.
Students Raise £2k for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Creative students at Cheshire College - South & West raised £2,026.54 for Great Ormond Street Hospital through student-led events including a Christmas production, tombola, and bake sales.
Cambridge volunteer Sam Goodwin pens poem for FoodCycle appeal
Sam Goodwin, a Cambridge volunteer with cerebral palsy and autism, has written a poem about his passion for pot washing at FoodCycle community meals, as the charity urgently needs 8,500 volunteer slots filled this summer.
County Durham Man's 150-Mile Birthday Charity Walk for SSAFA
Neil Coates, 49, will walk 150 miles from Weardale to Edinburgh to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, instead of a traditional birthday celebration.
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