Solihull children's home plan blocked over planning permission
A proposed children's home in Solihull's Millsons Wood has been rejected for a lawful development certificate; full planning permission is now required.
Category : Housing Issues
Calthorpe Estate Land Sale Sparks Edgbaston Resident Backlash
Residents and the Calthorpe Residents Society oppose the Calthorpe Estate's plan to sell hundreds of plots, including green spaces, via auction, fearing loss of community land and heritage.
Smithfield Homes Plan Sparks 'Lost Opportunity' Fears
Plans for two towers with 408 homes in Birmingham's Smithfield regeneration spark criticism from councillors over 'generic' design and missed chance for quality housing.
Ex-West Midlands Police officer denies £720k fraud
Former West Midlands Police superintendent Syed Hussain, 54, pleaded not guilty to fraud and transferring criminal property over a £720,000 investment scam at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Drivers Over 70 Face £482 Charge to Stay on Road Legally
Car insurance prices have risen for the first time in years to £719, with drivers over 70 paying £482. Prices are 5% cheaper than last year but up £8 from three months ago, Confused.com warns.
State pensioners can get £14,288 in freebies in July
State pensioners can access nine freebies and discounts worth £14,288 in July, including benefits from NHS, Royal Mail and DWP, amid a change in government.
Pensioner wins £670 from council over pothole damage
Sheila Burgman, 75, won £515 for repairs and £155 in costs from Kent County Council after her Peugeot 307 was damaged by a pothole in January 2024, following a two-year legal dispute.
Fish and chip shops face mushy pea shortage crisis
Nearly 45% of chip shop owners are extremely worried about the future as a mushy pea shortage looms, according to a survey by the National Federation of Fish Friers.
Calthorpe Estate land sell-off leaves residents devastated
Residents of Birmingham's Calthorpe Estate are fighting plans to sell 200 plots of land, including cherished green spaces, with seven plots set for auction on July 9.
MP: Landlords Exploit Loophole to Take Over Communities
Birmingham Erdington MP Paulette Hamilton says landlords exploit a loophole to turn rejected HMOs into exempt accommodation, harming communities with vulnerable tenants and anti-social behaviour.
Homeless woman given tent and Greggs vouchers
Olivia Hill, 33, sleeping rough in B&M car park after High Peak Borough Council deemed her 'not in priority need' for housing, despite mental health issues.
Mum confiscates knuckle duster from son after 999 call
Haroon Rahman, 25, admitted possessing a knuckle duster after a family member called 999 reporting an assault at their Bordesley Green home on June 6.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Sandwell Valley Country Park
A woman was found injured in Sandwell Valley Country Park after a sexual assault. Police are investigating and remain in the area. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
Police Appeal for Missing Man from Birmingham
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help finding missing Birmingham man, 30-year-old Kieran Smith, last seen on January 24.
Burnham rule change could cost families £23,280
Andy Burnham's proposed tax overhaul could leave middle-class families £23,280 worse off by abolishing the capital gains tax uplift on inherited property, leading to double taxation.
Harborne man's first date leads to burglary conviction
Daljeet Dullay, 49, was sentenced for burglary after taking £600 worth of wedding dresses from a hotel room during a first date, also assaulting a police officer.
Concerns Over Former Pub Becoming Morrisons Daily
Residents fear that a new Morrisons Daily in West Bromwich, selling alcohol from 6am to 11pm, will increase anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance in the area.
Seventh man charged in Shropshire exploitation and burglary case
Cornelius Price, 38, is the seventh person charged in connection with a burglary series and exploitation in Shropshire, appearing in court tomorrow.
Body Found in Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Man
West Mercia Police have found a body in the search for an 87-year-old man missing since June 28 in Broseley, Shropshire. The death is not suspicious.
Mum refutes claim son mistreated children before fatal fire
Julie Gardner dismisses as untrue the suggestion that her son Daniel mistreated his children, after he was killed in a flat fire arson by his ex-girlfriend's partner Stephen Dale in Highters Heath.
£200 warning for pouring cream liqueurs down sink
Households risk £200+ plumbing bills if they pour cream liqueurs down the sink. Experts warn these drinks are classed as FOG, causing fatbergs and blockages.
Car Smashes Into Cannock Home: Shocking Damage Photos
A car crashed into a house in Cannock, causing extensive damage. The homeowner described hearing an 'almighty bang' before the vehicle plowed into the living room.
Telford Man Fears Release of Killer of His Four Children and Ex-Wife
A Telford man fears the release of the man who murdered his four children and ex-wife, as the killer approaches parole eligibility.
Martin Lewis Urges Meter Photos Before July 1 Price Cap
Martin Lewis urges households with British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus, and EON meters to take photos before the new Ofgem price cap starts on July 1, as bills rise by £221 a year.
Aisleyne Horgan Wallace Blames XL Bully Bite on Heatwave
Former Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, 47, says an XL Bully bite left her scarred for life, blaming the heatwave for the sudden attack.
Afghan Rapists Fled to Birmingham After Attacking Teen
Three Afghan nationals who raped a 17-year-old girl in Bristol fled to Birmingham and then escaped the UK in a lorry, but were arrested in Calais and returned to face justice.
DVLA Licence Age Change for Drivers with 4 Conditions
Teenagers on disability benefits can get provisional driving licences at 16, a year earlier than normal, for conditions including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and agoraphobia.
Two Boys Die in Hot Car in Cyprus After Being Left Inside
Two boys, aged eight and 10, were found dead in a car in Cyprus after allegedly being left inside to sleep. The father and stepmother were arrested on suspicion of negligence.
Dad-of-three let children down after Jaguar drink-drive crash
Phillemon Tsagwa, 37, was more than three times the drink-drive limit when he crashed his Jaguar in Birmingham. He told the court he had let his three children down and is now attending AA meetings.
Extend Homelessness Pilot Across West Midlands, Says Deputy Mayor
A call has been made to extend a homelessness pilot from Birmingham and Coventry to the whole West Midlands, after £18m was approved for the two cities, with fears of a 'stampede' to them.
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