Asylum Seeker Housing Plan in Shropshire Halted After Backlash
Government halts plans to house 83 asylum seekers in Stoke Heath's 'Migrant Street' after local fury, with a review of the scheme announced.
Category : Housing Issues
Olton children's home plan refused as unlawful
Solihull planners have refused a certificate of lawfulness for a seven-bed house in Olton to become a children's home, ruling the change of use requires full planning permission.
Solihull drug smuggler says 'I have my solicitor ready' after importing huge haul from Dubai
Nathan Corfield, 21, pleaded guilty to importing 32kg of cannabis from Dubai on Christmas Eve 2024. His case was sent to Birmingham Crown Court for sentencing on July 21.
Tree surgeon banned for drug driving after cannabis mistake
A Worcestershire tree surgeon has been banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, claiming he mistook cannabis for a cigarette.
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DVLA to Cancel Licences for Failing New Roadside Tests
DVLA will revoke driving licences if motorists fail new random roadside tests, including eyesight checks, as part of a government road safety crackdown.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed in June 2026: Full List
June 2026 saw historic sex abusers jailed, teacher parents convicted of manslaughter, and a killer driver who fell asleep in a taxi. Full round-up of 19 cases.
Worcester grandparents face £1k bill for planting flowers
Hilary Garner, 82, and Christopher Garner, 84, spent over £700 planting flowers on a verge in Hallow, Worcester. They now face a £953.40 bill to remove them after a complaint. The couple say it 'feels like a witch-hunt'.
Teen Jailed for Murdering Mum While Inhaling Nitrous Oxide
Kian Bateman, 19, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for murdering Shelley Davies by running her over outside a Cardiff social club while inhaling nitrous oxide balloons.
Walsall Man Held Over Staffordshire Stabbing
A Walsall man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed at a house in Staffordshire. Police launched an investigation and the suspect remains in custody.
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Watchdog Probes Death of Handcuffed Man in Stoke
The IOPC is investigating the death of a 31-year-old man who was handcuffed and placed in leg restraints by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Seven officers attended the scene.
Birmingham Restaurant Shut Over Cockroach Infestation
A Birmingham restaurant was immediately closed after inspectors discovered a severe cockroach infestation, with droppings and dead insects found throughout the kitchen, posing an imminent health risk.
Walsall hotel tour confirms 'not full of migrants'
Reform UK councillor Stuart Chapman MBE toured Barons Court Hotel after social media rumours it housed asylum seekers, confirming it's 'just full of normal people' with no cause for concern.
Teen Charged in Birmingham Shooting of 16-Year-Old
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offenses after a 16-year-old was shot in Birmingham, leaving him in critical condition.
Christmas Day murder caught on tape as neighbour killed
James Hughes, 67, was jailed for life for murdering neighbour Harry Turner, 68, on Christmas Day after a noise dispute, recording the attack on a dictaphone.
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Cheap Kitchen Staple Stops Ants Entering Your Home
A kitchen staple costing less than £1, ground cinnamon, can deter ants by disrupting their scent trails, according to a viral tip. Experts caution use around pets and advise early action to prevent infestations.
Pensioners oppose Solihull shop's alcohol licence
Residents at a Castle Bromwich retirement village have lodged objections with Solihull Council against a new convenience store's bid to sell alcohol from 7am to midnight daily.
Drug Dealer Jailed for Intimidation Campaign
Dean Hudson was jailed for four years and one month after arranging thugs to threaten a Midlands family, claiming a £42,000 debt, smashing windows, and damaging a police car.
Rat-infested Wolverhampton supermarket fined £8,000
Fighting Cocks Supermarket in Wolverhampton was shut down after a routine inspection found rat droppings, gnawed food, and mould. The firm was fined £3,000 plus costs totaling £8,200.
Boy Arrested Over Solihull Car Burglaries
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary after four break-ins in Solihull where two high-performance cars were stolen.
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Residents Meet Over Calthorpe Estate Land Sale
A residents association in Birmingham is holding an emergency meeting after the Calthorpe Estate announced it will auction 200 plots of land, including roads and green spaces, starting July 9.
Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader Released, Can't Be Deported
Shabir Ahmed, convicted of 30 child rapes, released from prison but remains in the UK under the Immigration Act 1971, protected as a pre-1973 Commonwealth citizen.
Teen Stabbed in Oldbury, Life-Threatening Injuries
A 19-year-old boy was stabbed in Oldbury and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an altercation between teenagers. Police have closed Church Street and launched an investigation.
Elderly Couple Face £1,000 Bill Over Garden Plants
Hilary Garner, 82, and husband Christopher, 84, spent over £700 planting flowers on a verge in Worcester. They now face a £953.40 bill from developers to remove the plants, calling it a 'witch-hunt.'
Elderly Couple Facing £1,000 Bill for Planting Flowers
A West Midlands couple face a £1,000 council bill after planting flowers on scrubland near their home, which the council says is public land requiring permission.
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Residents Told to Bring ID to Asylum Seeker Housing Meeting
Residents on 'Migrant Street' estate must show photo ID to attend a community meeting about housing 121 asylum seekers in new £250k homes, MP warns outsiders barred.
Andy Burnham £35,000 Pension Rule as PM
Andy Burnham, likely next PM, inherits a £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments, affecting who qualifies for the £200-£300 allowance.
Burnham Urged to Introduce Emergency Rent Brake
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM after Starmer's resignation, is urged to introduce an emergency brake on rent rises and invest £40bn in council housing.
Girl rushed to hospital with blisters after squishy toy split
A seven-year-old girl was hospitalized with blisters after an unheated NeeDoh squishy toy broke open, leaking gel onto her hand, her mother claims.
HMRC Claws Back £200 from State Pensioners Born After 1951
HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 will repay Winter Fuel Payment; those with £22,453 in other income risk losing £200.
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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.
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