‘I Can’t Go Out on My Own Anymore – How a Birmingham Charity is Making a Huge Difference’ Saturday, February 21, 2026 charity disability sightloss harborne birmingham community support autism wellbeing inclusion In the heart of Harborne, a Birmingham-based charity named Focus is dedicated to brightening the days of people with disabilities, visual impairments, and complex needs. Focus works tirelessly to improve the lives of those … Read More
Major Overhaul of West Midlands Transport Funding Set to Deliver Maximum Community Benefits Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More
HMRC Introduces New £200 Penalties for Late Tax Returns Saturday, February 21, 2026 hmrc penalties tax makingtaxdigital incometax latesubmission selfassessment taxreturns taxfiling taxcompliance HMRC is implementing a new point-based penalty system for late submission and payment of income tax, coinciding with the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. Under the updated system, taxpayers who file their … Read More
Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Exploit Double Yellow Line Parking with Illegal Blue Badge Trick Saturday, February 21, 2026 birmingham parking bluebadge misuse disabled illegal fraud enforcement britishparkingassociation parkinglaw In Birmingham, a growing number of drivers are flouting parking regulations by illegally using blue badges to park on double yellow lines and in disabled bays. This deceptive practice involves displaying blue badges that do … Read More
Birmingham Bin Worker Faces Losing Home Amid Ongoing Labour Council Dispute Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More