New vision for former Wednesbury health centre follows backlash against 38-bed HMO proposal Monday, April 27, 2026 wednesbury hmo flats development community sandwell nhs antoniabance housing planning The former Mesty Croft Clinic in Alma Street, Wednesbury, is slated to be transformed into ten residential flats after the initial proposal to create a 38-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) was abandoned in early 2024 … Read More
DVSA Removes 1,809 Vehicles in Crackdown on Rising Ghost MOT Fraud Monday, April 27, 2026 dvsa mot ghostmot fraud vehiclesafety roguegarages halfords inspection drivers uk Drivers across the UK are being warned about a growing scam involving ghost MOTs—fake certificates issued without any actual vehicle inspection. While MOT tests are carried out at 23,000 accredited garages nationwide, this … Read More
'Skint' DWP Influencers Guide Universal Credit Claimants to Freebies and Discounts Monday, April 27, 2026 universalcredit benefits discounts family influencers freebies dwp parenting socialmedia accessibility Families relying on Universal Credit or other benefits are turning to social media influencers for practical advice on stretching their budgets. A growing number of influencers, particularly on Instagram, are sharing tips on … Read More
Calls for Smart Motorway Rule Changes After Fatal Crash on M4 Monday, April 27, 2026 smartmotorways roadsafety motorway m4 traffic accident technology government nationalhighways law Following a tragic crash on the M4 smart motorway, there is growing pressure to reform rules governing smart motorway safety across England’s busiest roads. The incident involved Barry O’Sullivan, who was convicted of causing … Read More
Solihull Village Proposed to Expand with Nearly 200 New Homes Monday, April 27, 2026 tidburygreen solihull housing development planning bloorhomes affordablehousing community greybelt consultation Plans have been submitted for nearly 200 new homes in the picturesque village of Tidbury Green, Solihull. If approved, this development would nearly double the village’s current population of around 1,000 residents. … Read More
Birmingham School First in Midlands to Earn New Exceptional Grade from Ofsted Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education secondary attendance behavior inspection academy westmidlands exceptional E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington has become the first secondary school in the West Midlands to receive the newly introduced ‘exceptional’ grade from Ofsted. The education watchdog recently overhauled … Read More