West Midlands Pub The Mount Saved After Glynn Purnell’s Departure Saturday, February 28, 2026 westmidlands henleyinarden themount thebullshead pubrescue glynnpurnell hospitality localbusiness pubculture foodanddrink The Mount, a well-known pub in Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands, was set to close its doors on March 15 following the departure of renowned chef Glynn Purnell. However, the historic venue has been saved by the owners of nearby … Read More
Walsall Council Housing Scheme Revived with Demolition and £1 Million Funding Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall housing socialhousing councilhomes affordablehousing westmidlands construction lovellpartnerships whg demolition A stalled council housing project in Walsall is set to move forward after a £1 million funding boost from West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. The scheme, located on the former scrap yard site at Hollyhedge Lane, had been … Read More
Midlands Towns and Cities Delayed in Implementing New Food Waste Collection Rules Saturday, February 28, 2026 recycling waste foodwaste environment bincollections westmidlands councils sustainability defra collections From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this … Read More
Lloyds Bank Identifies West Midlands as a Hotspot for First-Time Home Buyers Friday, February 27, 2026 lloyds firsttimebuyers westmidlands manchester birmingham sandwell worcester mortgages homeownership propertymarket Sandwell and Birmingham have emerged as leading locations for first-time home buyers outside of London, according to recent data from Lloyds Bank. Across Britain, first-time buyers now make up about 50% of all mortgaged home … Read More
West Midlands Indian Restaurant Owner Weighs Future Amid Declining Footfall Friday, February 27, 2026 restaurant hospitality bearwood madraseatery indiancuisine business footfall costs takeaway westmidlands Madras Eatery, an Indian restaurant that opened last August on Bearwood High Street, is facing uncertain times just months into its launch. Owner Arun Rajan, known for his innovative cutlery-free dining experience, has … Read More
Police Investigate Alleged Rape of Teenage Girl in Birmingham Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham police rape investigation teenage victim westmidlands crime support safety West Midlands Police are actively investigating a serious allegation of rape involving a teenage girl aged between 13 and 15 in Birmingham. The incident reportedly occurred in October, away from the victim’s school. … Read More