Birmingham’s Safest Streets: Where Quiet and Security Prevail Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham crime safety antisocialbehaviour neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield peace security community westmidlands Birmingham often faces a reputation for high crime, with some neighbourhoods experiencing daily challenges. Yet, this dark image does not reflect the entire city. Many areas, particularly more affluent suburbs, boast low … Read More
Beloved ‘Gentle Giant’ Pub Chef Dies After Rare Gangrene Infection Sunday, February 8, 2026 gangrene sepsis death wolverhampton chef pub friendship memorial art community Scott Reynolds, a much-loved pub chef from Wolverhampton, has died after a seemingly minor cut on his leg developed into a rare and aggressive form of gangrene. The 47-year-old’s condition worsened despite treatment, … Read More
I visited ‘grim’ Birmingham park – and it could be the worst in the city Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham henrybarberpark flytipping rubbish litter dumping environment community seagulls pollution In Japan, the absence of bins encourages people to take their rubbish home. In Birmingham, however, the lack of bins has turned Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green into a dumping ground. At one entrance, a pile of bin bags … Read More
Inside Harborne’s Thriving Indie Coffee Scene: Why Paul at No 41 Stands Out Saturday, February 7, 2026 harborne coffee independent café community service hospitality smallbusiness local connections Strolling down Harborne High Street in 2026 feels a bit like a scene from Scooby Doo — your feet keep moving while charity shop, cafe, charity shop, cafe form the ever-rotating backdrop. Among these familiar rhythms, the … Read More
Man Criticizes Full English Breakfast Portion and Price at Popular Walsall Cafe Friday, February 6, 2026 breakfast walsall brunch fullenglish foodreview portions pricing cafe staffordshire community A Staffordshire resident recently shared his dissatisfaction after ordering a full English breakfast at BRUNCH, a well-regarded café in Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, known for its premium brunch options and excellent customer … Read More
Campaigners Celebrate Community Victory as Six-Bed HMO Proposal Rejected Friday, February 6, 2026 handsworth hmo community campaign housing planning development objections residents victory A proposal to convert a family home on Onibury Road in Handsworth into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been decisively rejected following widespread community opposition. The plan faced nearly 80 formal … Read More