“It’s Wrong to Wait for Serious Accidents Before Taking Action on Our Dangerous Road” Sunday, June 7, 2026 shirley pedestriansafety crossing council traffic accidents community petitions roadsafety infrastructure Residents near Shirley Park in Hurdis Road are growing increasingly frustrated over the council’s inaction on a long-requested pedestrian crossing. Campaigners say a safer crossing point at the park’s entrance is overdue, … Read More
Poorest and Poshest Streets in Birmingham: Just Three Miles Apart Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham poverty wealth childpoverty sparkhill edgbaston incomeinequality community livingstandards socialdivide In Birmingham, the stark contrast between wealth and poverty unfolds just three miles apart, highlighting a city divided by fortune yet united by proximity. Sparkhill, recently named the poorest area not only in Birmingham … Read More
Neighbours ask to halt £30k home renovation for daughter's exams—what's fair? Sunday, June 7, 2026 construction renovation neighbours exams noise disruption finances compromise stress community A couple recently began extensive renovation work on a property they purchased over a year ago. The project, described as a “complete overhaul,” has involved many months of planning, securing permits, and finding … Read More
Joy as Birmingham attraction re-opens after £330k 'biggest ever transformation' Saturday, June 6, 2026 birmingham tennis cannonhillpark refurbishment lta microsports sports recreation community investment sport Tennis enthusiasts and local residents have much to celebrate as the tennis courts at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham have officially re-opened after a substantial £330,000 renovation. This refurbishment is part of a wider … Read More
Erdington Launches Free Tennis Club for Mums and Kids Ahead of Wimbledon Saturday, June 6, 2026 tennis erdington rallytogether women children sport free community active wimbledon Beth Addison* came home from school clutching a postcard that read, “Dear Mummy, would you like to play tennis with me?” For Beth and her mum, the idea of playing a sport together had seemed out of reach—until now. Thanks to … Read More
Tributes Paid to Young Sutton Coldfield Dad and Footballer Remembered as a Legend Saturday, June 6, 2026 sutton football cancer tributes coach suttonunited boldmere community loss memorial sport The Sutton Coldfield community is mourning the loss of Jack Skinner, a cherished footballer and devoted father who passed away from cancer on Wednesday, June 3, at just 35 years old. Known for his passion on and off the … Read More