Thousands of Students at 15 English Universities Ordered to Repay Maintenance Loans Amid Crackdown Friday, April 10, 2026 students maintenance loans franchise universities repayment government education funding crackdown More than 22,000 students from 15 universities and colleges across England have been instructed to repay their maintenance loans as part of a government crackdown on franchise university courses. The affected students … Read More
Drivers Advised to Stick to 45-50mph for Better Fuel Efficiency as Petrol Prices Surge Monday, April 6, 2026 fuel economy driving rac petrol prices efficiency hypermiling maintenance idling As petrol prices continue to climb due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the RAC has stepped up with essential advice to help drivers save fuel and money. Their Fuel Watch, which tracks petrol and diesel … 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
‘Six Years of Noise: Solihull Resident Pleads for Manhole Cover Repair’ Saturday, March 21, 2026 manhole noise repair solihull severntrent traffic disturbance community sleep maintenance For six long years, Kaushik Rampal, a resident of Bills Lane near the bustling Burman Road junction in Solihull, has endured a noisy ordeal caused by a faulty metal manhole cover. Every time a vehicle passes over it, a loud … Read More
Dudley Council Sells £14m Worth of Homes Deemed 'Too Shabby to Repair' Thursday, March 19, 2026 dudley housing council properties repair scrutiny assets investment tenants maintenance Dudley Council has generated nearly £14 million by selling 195 empty homes classified as too costly to repair. A report presented at the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 19 detailed the council’s process … Read More
Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More