Saturday, January 10, 2026 solihull council planning appeals legal residents development inspectorate expenditure permits

Solihull Council has spent more than £30,000 defending planning appeals from residents dissatisfied with rejected applications, according to recently released data. The 2024/25 financial year marked a surge in appeals, … Read More

Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham traffic enforcement cameras speeding roadsafety drivers fines manoeuvres council

Birmingham is stepping up its road safety efforts with the introduction of new cameras aimed at catching drivers committing specific traffic offences. This targeted crackdown will focus on drivers making dangerous, banned … Read More

Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance

As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More

Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime youth police hotspots neighborhoods nuisance safety

Newly released data highlights the Birmingham neighborhoods most afflicted by antisocial behaviour (ASB) in 2025. Analysis of West Midlands Police reports by BirminghamLive reveals areas where residents continue to face daily … Read More

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A woman was deceived for years by a man who portrayed himself as a successful, globe-trotting businessman — but was, in reality, serving time behind bars. This conman created a convincing false identity, convincing his victim … Read More

Friday, January 9, 2026 england snow weather metoffice stormgoretti warnings uk forecast cold health

On Friday, January 9, several parts of England will be spared from snow despite ongoing weather warnings. The Met Office has issued both yellow and amber alerts across the UK, primarily affecting the Midlands, North West, … Read More