Most Affluent Areas of the Midlands with Virtually No Poverty Monday, November 10, 2025 midlands westmidlands deprivation poverty affluence lichfield staffordshire birmingham housing wealth Several parts of the West Midlands have been identified as among the most affluent places in the country, where poverty is nearly non-existent. These upmarket towns and villages offer residents a comfortable lifestyle, free … Read More
Developer Proposes 200 Homes on Walsall Green Belt, Citing Grey Belt Status Monday, November 10, 2025 walsall housing greenbelt greybelt development affordable community planning realestate urbanexpansion Outline planning permission has been submitted to build up to 200 homes on a green belt site in Walsall. Developer St Philips aims to create a new housing estate off Chester Road in Streetly, adjacent to Planters Pacific … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More
Birmingham Mother Awarded Compensation After Council Fails Expelled Son's Educational Needs Monday, November 10, 2025 birmingham education exclusion learningneeds compensation ombudsman council specialeducation mentalhealth complainthandling A mother in Birmingham has received financial compensation after the city council failed to provide appropriate education for her son for more than a year following his permanent exclusion from school. The boy, who has … Read More
NHS Warns About Tramadol’s Unpleasant Side Effects from Long-Term Use Sunday, November 9, 2025 tramadol painkiller sideeffects nhs opioid addiction tolerance hyperalgesia withdrawal painmanagement Tramadol is a widely prescribed opioid painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain, commonly following injuries or surgeries. Its potency makes it a go-to option when other pain relief methods prove ineffective. … Read More
Love Island’s Amy Hart Announces Pregnancy After Heartbreaking Miscarriages Sunday, November 9, 2025 amyhart loveisland pregnancy miscarriage family motherhood samrason announcement mentalhealth resilience Love Island star Amy Hart has shared a heartfelt update with her fans, revealing that she is pregnant with her second child after experiencing two devastating miscarriages over the past year. The 31-year-old, already mother … Read More