Hockley Heath Housing Estate Approved Despite Strong Local Opposition Friday, May 29, 2026 hockleyheath housing greenbelt solihull planning infrastructure development traffic community council Plans for a new housing estate in Hockley Heath have been approved, generating frustration among hundreds of local residents. The proposed development, set to encompass 99 homes on green belt land south of School Road, faced … Read More
Boy, 14, Dies in River Thames Tragedy as Heartbroken Mother Urges Water Safety Thursday, May 28, 2026 tragedy watersafety heatwave thames teenager drowning oxford community police warning Baltazar L’Quy, a 14-year-old boy, tragically lost his life after encountering difficulties in the River Thames near Donnington Bridge in Oxford. His body was recovered Wednesday evening, marking the 11th water-related … Read More
Birmingham Eid al-Adha 2026 LIVE Updates: Small Heath Park Timings, Traffic, and Parking Wednesday, May 27, 2026 eid birmingham smallheathpark eidaladha traffic parking event2026 festival community celebrations Birmingham is set to host its annual Eid al-Adha celebration at Small Heath Park today, drawing thousands of attendees from across the city and beyond. The Eid in the Park event promises a vibrant day filled with cultural … Read More
‘We Are Not NIMBYs’ – Wall Heath and Kingswinford Residents Speak Out Against Housing Developments Wednesday, May 27, 2026 housing greenbelt development community planning infrastructure kingswinford wallheath protests government Tensions are running high in Kingswinford and Wall Heath as hundreds of residents unite to oppose new housing developments they fear will overwhelm local infrastructure and destroy cherished greenbelt land. At a packed … Read More
‘Do Not Stop’: Birmingham’s Oldest Swimming Baths Make a Splash with Major Restoration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 heritage swimming restoration birmingham community baths preservation edwardian campaign accessibility A powerful message of perseverance has emerged from Birmingham’s successful campaign to save Moseley Road Baths, the city’s oldest swimming baths. After years of dedicated effort, the future of this cherished heritage site … Read More
New Traditional Irish Pub Éimear’s Set to Open on Birmingham’s Broad Street Wednesday, May 27, 2026 irish pub birmingham broadstreet hospitality livemusic sports sisterbar community opening sport Excitement is building as Éimear’s, a traditional Irish pub, prepares to open its doors on Broad Street, Birmingham, on Friday, May 29. Situated in the former Players nightclub, this new venue joins the vibrant scene … Read More