BT to Retire Landlines Permanently in 132 Locations - Complete List Inside Tuesday, January 20, 2026 bt landline copper fibre digital pstn telecommunications network uk infrastructure BT has unveiled a comprehensive list of 132 locations where it will permanently retire its traditional copper landline services. This move is part of a broader strategy to replace aging infrastructure with modern fibre optic … Read More
Calls for Increased Rail Services as New West Midlands Stations Prepare to Open Tuesday, January 20, 2026 westmidlands railservices connectivity wmca wmre publictransport economicgrowth railwaystations urbantransport infrastructure sport Leaders across the West Midlands are calling for an expansion of rail services to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. This appeal comes as new stations in Birmingham and beyond are set to open, … Read More
Controversial Balsall Common Housing Development Approved Despite Community Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 balsallcommon housing development planning solihull community infrastructure approval controversy homes A contentious housing development proposal in Balsall Common has officially cleared its final planning stage, moving forward despite vocal opposition from local residents. The plan, submitted by Elan Homes Holdings Ltd in … Read More
Councillors Approve £20m Plan for New Causeway Green Primary School and Pupil Relocation Tuesday, January 20, 2026 education sandwell oldbury school regeneration passivhaus sustainability infrastructure development community Sandwell Council has given the green light to a £20 million project to build a new Causeway Green Primary School in Oldbury. This state-of-the-art school will be part of the expansive Brandhall Village development, which also … Read More
Man Fills Pothole with Bowling Pins in Creative 'Great British Bowl-Off' Protest Sunday, January 18, 2026 potholes protest roads bowling infrastructure malmesbury nationalpotholeday petition repair uk In a striking and inventive protest, 20-year-old Ben Thornbury has turned a deep pothole in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, into a makeshift bowling alley to highlight the deteriorating state of Britain’s roads. On January 14th, … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Willenhall’s Stow Heath Primary School with Modern Facility Saturday, January 17, 2026 willenhall education schoolrebuilding send planning demolition infrastructure development wolverhampton community The Department for Education (DfE) has submitted plans to Wolverhampton City Council to demolish and rebuild Stow Heath Primary School in Hill Road, Willenhall. The current school building is described as being in ‘poor … Read More