'I Returned to Birmingham and One Thing Absolutely Gutted Me' Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham flags racism community equality migration protest diversity council law Tony Dowling, who now lives in Tyne and Wear, recently returned to Birmingham to attend his mother’s funeral. What he encountered on the city’s streets left him feeling deeply disturbed and disappointed. Throughout many parts … Read More
Inside Shirley’s Struggling Roads: Residents Report “Horrific” Potholes Saturday, March 28, 2026 shirley potholes roads solihull council maintenance repairs weather infrastructure safety Residents in Shirley are grappling with deteriorating roads that have been described as “nightmare” and “horrific” conditions, prompting safety concerns and calls for urgent repairs. The spotlight on Shirley’s roads … Read More
Households Receive Warning Letters and Fines for Leaving Wheelie Bins on Pavements in England Friday, March 27, 2026 southend waste recycling pavements fines council bins flytipping defra environment Residents in Southend, England, face an £80 fine if they leave their wheelie bins—whether black or recycling—outside their properties on public pavements. The council has sent more than 100 educational letters to encourage … Read More
'Masked Gangs and Death Threats' Spark Urgent Calls for Safety in Birmingham's Upcoming Election Friday, March 27, 2026 birmingham election democracy intimidation harassment safety council politics campaign candidates As Birmingham gears up for its pivotal local elections on May 7, alarming reports of masked gangs loitering near polling stations, death threats, slashed tyres, and ongoing police investigations have brought voter and … Read More
Inside Bull Ring Market: Traders Claim ‘Council Driving Us Out’ Amid Rising Charges and Declining Conditions Thursday, March 26, 2026 bullring birmingham traders servicecharges market council antisocial security decline relocation Traders at Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market are sounding the alarm over rising service charges, poor conditions, and a lack of security that they say is pushing their businesses to the brink. With service bills reaching … Read More
Campaigner Accuses Walsall Council of Breaching Constitution Over Leather Museum Relocation Thursday, March 26, 2026 walsall museum leather relocation constitution council campaign transparency policy budget Walsall Council faces strong criticism from campaigner Linda Boys, who alleges the authority is breaching its own constitution and policies by proceeding with plans to relocate the Leather Museum. The cherished local … Read More