Birmingham Street Struggles with Rubbish Amid Bin Strike as Residents Share Communal Skip Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham rubbish cleanup community rats binstrike bordesleygreen skip litterpicking environment Amid an ongoing bin strike, the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham faces a harsh reality of overflowing rubbish, rat infestations, and a pervasive stench. Residents on one street are so frustrated with the mounting litter … Read More
Midlands Town Near Birmingham Sees House Prices Surge by £34,000 in 2025 Sunday, January 18, 2026 stafford houseprices midlands propertymarket birmingham staffordshire realestate pricegrowth housing mortgages Stafford, a bustling town in the Midlands just under an hour’s drive from Birmingham, experienced one of the sharpest house price increases in the country last year. According to data from Lloyds Bank, average property values … Read More
MP Raises Concerns Over 'Revolving Door' Between Betting Shops and Off-Licences on Birmingham High Street Sunday, January 18, 2026 mp northfield birmingham highstreet bettingshops offlicences alcohol antisocialbehavior gambling policy Laurence Turner, the Member of Parliament for Northfield, has voiced his worries about the impact of having betting shops and off-licences side by side on a bustling Birmingham high street. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Turner … Read More
Complete Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Some Breaks Arrive Sooner Than You Think Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham school holiday dates term halfterm easter summer autumn christmas The 2026 school year in Birmingham is already underway, and many of us are eagerly anticipating the next getaway. With Easter arriving early next year, school holidays will follow swiftly. Knowing the Birmingham school term … Read More
Couple Warns Ryanair Passengers After Being Charged £150 for Compliant Baggage at Gate Sunday, January 18, 2026 ryanair baggage fees cabinluggage passengers complaint airline travel airport birmingham A festive trip to Verona turned into a stressful experience for Lisa Sheasby, 58, and her husband Fabio Lima, 49, when they were charged a total of £150 at the gate by Ryanair for their carry-on suitcases. Despite ensuring … Read More
Birmingham’s Picture & Pint: A Bar Like No Other in England Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham pictureandpint bar community hospitality photography cotteridge cheers localart music Picture & Pint, which opened its doors in December 2024, has quickly earned a reputation as Birmingham’s most distinctive bar. Situated in Cotteridge, this one-of-a-kind venue combines the warmth of a traditional pub with … Read More