Two New DWP Bonus Payments Launching in April to Support Low-Income Households Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp crisis resilience fund support lowincome emergency councils benefits housing Starting in April, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce two new bonus payments as part of a wider financial support scheme for low-income households in England. At the heart of this initiative is the … Read More
Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing Near Birmingham Airport Proposed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull birmingham streetracing pspo antisocialbehaviour publicsafety council lawenforcement traffic crackdown A significant crackdown targeting illegal street racing near Birmingham Airport is on the horizon. Solihull Council is set to decide on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Damson Parkway in Elmdon … Read More
Inmate Death at HMP Birmingham Highlights Widespread Drug Use via Modified Vapes Wednesday, March 18, 2026 prison drugs birmingham vapes syntheticcannabinoids inmate death substancemisuse ombudsman detox An inmate at HMP Birmingham died just nine days after being returned to the prison, drawing attention to a growing issue with illicit drug use across the UK prison estate. Martin Casey, 59, also known by the alias … Read More
Criminal Jailed for CS Spray Attacks in Sutton Park, Victims Feared Going Blind Wednesday, March 18, 2026 csgas assault suttonpark birmingham victims sentencing substancemisuse mentalhealth publicsafety crime Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might … Read More
400-Year-Old Venue to Reopen as Boutique Pub with Stylish Bedrooms Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull historic pub missoula luna heartwood hospitality restoration boutique leisure A historic Solihull venue, dormant for years, is poised for a remarkable revival as a boutique-style pub with bedrooms. The location that once housed the beloved Missoula Bar and Luna club, known for drawing weekend crowds … Read More