People Power Defeats Proposal to Slash Midlands Conservation Area by 630 Hectares Tuesday, December 9, 2025 conservation greatbarr walsall environment heritage greenbelt wildlife preservation community planning Walsall Council has abandoned plans to reduce the Great Barr Conservation Area by 80%, preserving its current 774-hectare boundary after overwhelming public opposition. The council’s initial proposal, outlined in last year’s … Read More
Moseley’s Vibrant Revival: Local Businesses Thrive Ahead of New Train Station Tuesday, December 9, 2025 moseley birmingham restaurants independent business community revival michelin culture local Once overshadowed by emerging hotspots like Stirchley, Moseley—Birmingham’s historic bohemian enclave—is staging a compelling comeback. Though it lost its Michelin-starred Carter’s of Moseley in 2024, the neighbourhood … Read More
Proposal to Close Stroke Unit in Willenhall Sparks Community Outrage Sunday, December 7, 2025 stroke rehabilitation willenhall walsall nhs healthcare community patientcare hollybank services Over 600 residents have signed a petition opposing the planned closure of the stroke rehabilitation center at Hollybank House in Willenhall. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust intends to shut down the facility on Coltham Road and … Read More
Birmingham Community Champions NHS-Backed Fight Against Diabetes 'Silent Killer' Sunday, December 7, 2025 diabetes healthcare birmingham community mentalhealth bloodpressure nhs support wellbeing prevention A transformative healthcare initiative in Birmingham is making significant strides in combating diabetes, often dubbed the ‘silent killer,’ within the local community. Funded by the Birmingham and Solihull … Read More
Escape the Christmas Chaos at Birmingham’s New Root 13 Oasis Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham plants jewelleryquarter root13 christmas wellbeing shopping oasis mentalhealth community Root 13, the beloved Kings Heath plant shop, has blossomed with a stunning new second location in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. This green haven, nestled within the Goodsyard on Pitsford Street, offers a peaceful retreat … Read More
Resident Pleads for Urgent Action as Tarry Road Flooded with Rubbish Saturday, December 6, 2025 flytipping birmingham rubbish waste enforcement community health safety environment recycling A Birmingham resident has issued a desperate plea for stronger enforcement as illegal dumping on Tarry Road in Alum Rock spirals out of control, severely impacting the community’s safety and well-being. Wajid Hussain reports … Read More