Drivers Encouraged to Switch to Electric Cars to Benefit from Ultra-Low 1.8p Per Mile Charging Saturday, April 25, 2026 ev electricvehicles fuelprices chargingcosts petrol diesel evadoption taxation carleasing sustainability Rising petrol prices are pushing a growing number of drivers to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs). New research reveals that 70% of non-EV drivers are now more likely to explore electric cars, with … Read More
The DIY Mistakes That Cost Birmingham Neighbourhoods Their Conservation Status Saturday, April 25, 2026 birmingham conservation heritage victorian architecture preservation renovation historic legislation neighbourhood Birmingham is home to 29 designated Conservation Areas, including iconic neighbourhoods like George Cadbury’s picturesque village of Bournville and the Jewellery Quarter, which boasts the largest surviving cluster of … Read More
200-Year-Old Wolverhampton Pub Saved by Community Takes Major Step Towards Reopening Saturday, April 25, 2026 wolverhampton pub community heritage preservation refurbishment licensing planning conservation village The historic Old Stags Head pub, a cherished landmark in Penn, Wolverhampton, is moving closer to reopening after being closed for nearly six years. Once threatened with conversion into residential homes, this 200-year-old … Read More
HMRC Encourages Families Earning Under £100,000 to Benefit from £2,000 Childcare Savings Saturday, April 25, 2026 hmrc childcare taxfreechildcare savings parents childminders government martinlewis eligibility childcarecosts HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging working parents earning under £100,000 annually to explore the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which can provide up to £2,000 per year in savings per child. This initiative aims to ease the … Read More
Why the New Solihull Wine Bar Will Feel Like 'Stepping into Your Nan's Kitchen' Saturday, April 25, 2026 solihull winebar familybusiness bakery chelmsleywood localfood ales community comfortfood homestyle A fresh and inviting wine bar is coming to Solihull, promising an atmosphere that feels just like “visiting your nan’s kitchen.” The Brownie & Bake Company, run by husband and wife duo Rachael Vitins and Dave … Read More
'Survival Shouldn't Come Down to Luck' - Cancer Survivor's Urgent Call to Get Tested Saturday, April 25, 2026 cancer bowel bowelcancer health awareness screening testing earlydetection survivor community Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor and longtime public servant, is making a heartfelt appeal for people to prioritize early testing, emphasizing that “survival shouldn’t come down to luck.” Mr. Shires, who served as a … Read More