Balsall Common Pub Granted Permission to Keep Fence and Outdoor Bar After Lengthy Dispute Friday, February 13, 2026 balsallcommon brickmakersarms solihull planning pub heritage landscaping beergarden outdoorbar community The Brickmakers Arms pub in Balsall Common will be allowed to keep its recently constructed outdoor bar, perimeter fence, and big screen following a contentious planning saga that divided local authorities. The dispute began … Read More
Asda Reminds Shoppers Over 60 to Enjoy £1 Meal Deal Before It Ends Thursday, February 12, 2026 asda mealdeal seniors winterwarmer community soup café birmingham affordable isolation Asda has issued a final reminder to shoppers aged over 60 to take advantage of its £1 meal deal, available at over 200 locations nationwide, before it ends on February 28. Launched in November, the Winter Warmer café deal … Read More
Bilston’s £20m Ten-Year Regeneration Plan Unveiled Thursday, February 12, 2026 bilston regeneration community investment council highstreet development carnival heritage publicspaces City of Wolverhampton Council is set to approve an ambitious £20 million, ten-year regeneration plan aimed at revitalising Bilston. The ‘Pride in Place’ initiative focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant … Read More
Charity in Leo Ross’s Name Urges Youths to 'Put Down Your Weapons' as Teen Killer Sentenced Wednesday, February 11, 2026 leoross charity knifecrime youth violence sentencing legacy awareness prevention community A charity established in memory of Leo Ross, a 12-year-old boy tragically killed in a random stabbing, has called on young people to reject weapons as his teenage killer was sentenced to life imprisonment. Leo’s Legacy … Read More
Family’s Heartbreak as Beloved Dad-of-Three Dies Suddenly in His Sleep Wednesday, February 11, 2026 family tragedy bereavement community volunteering homelessness charity funeral support legacy The Barton family has been left devastated after Lee Barton, a 45-year-old father of three, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 29. Known affectionately as “Bart” among friends, Lee’s sudden … Read More
Major UK Festival Cancelled for 2026 Amid Organisational Challenges, Promises Return in 2027 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 caister festival norfolk cancellation organisers committee music community events 2027 The popular Caister Festival, a cherished seaside event on the Norfolk coast that draws over 8,000 visitors annually, has been cancelled for 2026. The organisers announced the cancellation on Friday, citing an ongoing … Read More