West Midlands Polls Signal Reform UK Surge in Black Country and Tight Birmingham Contest Friday, May 1, 2026 westmidlands reformuk blackcountry birmingham sandwell walsall coventry localelections politics polling Two new polls conducted across the West Midlands have shaken up the political landscape, highlighting an unexpected surge for Reform UK in the Black Country and a closely contested battle for seats on Birmingham City Council. … Read More
New Dog Law Gives 11 Million English Renters the Right to Keep Pets Friday, May 1, 2026 renters pets law england landlords housing dogs cats animalwelfare tenancy Starting Friday, May 1, a landmark pet law comes into effect across England, impacting over 11 million households living in private rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 now grants tenants the legal right to … Read More
Drivers Could Lose Licences Under New Crackdown on Fly-Tipping Friday, May 1, 2026 flytipping licensing punishment drivers defra wastecrime labour penalties environment enforcement The Labour government is introducing tougher measures to combat fly-tipping, giving courts enhanced powers to penalize offenders by imposing driving licence restrictions and even disqualifications. Under the new proposals, … Read More
‘Charming’ Upton-on-Severn: The Riverside Gem an Hour from Birmingham Friday, May 1, 2026 upton-on-severn midlands riverside cotswolds community festivals marina cobblestone housing music Nestled along the River Severn, just off the M5 south of Worcester, lies Upton-on-Severn, a picturesque town that has quietly become one of the Midlands' best places to live. Known for its charming cobbled lanes and … Read More
Birmingham Grand Central Tortilla Restaurant Fails Hygiene Inspection Due to Mouse Droppings Friday, May 1, 2026 birmingham hygiene pests tortilla restaurant inspection food safety mice droppings grandcentral A Birmingham city centre branch of the Tortilla Mexican Grill chain has failed a hygiene inspection due to evidence of pest activity, including mouse droppings found in multiple areas. The Grand Central Tortilla location … Read More
'Our Roads Are So Potholed My Children Have Stopped Riding Their Bikes' Friday, May 1, 2026 potholes transport traffic cycling dudley infrastructure publictransport greenparty roadmaintenance midlands sport Stephen Price, a prominent member of Dudley’s Green Party and candidate for the Norton ward in the upcoming local elections, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. He … Read More