Plan to demolish Fordhouses Methodist Church for nine new homes in Wolverhampton denied. Council cites poor design, high density, and better offers. Wolverhampton Rejects Church Demolition for Homes Due to Poor Design Wolverhampton rejected a plan for new houses on the old Fordhouses Methodist Church site. The church is on Stafford Road, and the plan…
New café bakery opens in Sutton Coldfield, offering fresh daily surprises from chef baking on site. Surprise Café Opens in Sutton Coldfield with No Set Menu Promise A new café opened in Wylde Green. Sweetfields Café and Bakery now occupies a former bookmaker’s. It sits on the border of Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. The location…
Bristol’s Galleries to be demolished after years of planning for new homes, shops, and restaurants. Galleries’ Final Days Numbered: A Look Back at Bristol Shopping Centre Hey, guess what happened with the Galleries? They finally got permission to tear it down! It took years of planning, but it’s happening. They’re going to build 450 homes.…
Birmingham faces 7.5% council tax rise amid budget cuts. Residents express anger over declining services and increased costs. Birmingham Tax Hike Angers Residents Paying More for Less Service Birmingham residents now see the budget’s impact. The council faces a financial crisis, implementing cuts and raising council tax. This affects every part of city life, and…
Residents of a Welsh village built in the hills are refusing to leave after receiving an eviction notice. Welsh Village Residents Refuse to Leave After Eviction Notice Andromeda Gervásio is chopping vegetables. She is in the busy kitchen at Brithdir Mawr. Rosie Gillam and Will Cooke gather wood. Dinner is nutritious at this off-grid co-op,…
The council is trying again to close the leisure center due to needed repairs and modern facility plan. Council Makes New Attempt to Close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre The council wants to shut Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre. The High Court blocked this twice before, most recently in 2025. A new report shows the council will try again.…
Thirty-four Welsh establishments received a zero food hygiene rating, indicating urgent improvements needed. Zero Hygiene Rating Restaurants Businesses List in Wales Exposed Hey, I saw a list of Welsh places with bad food hygiene. Thirty-four places got the lowest rating possible. This means they need urgent improvements. One restaurant had mice. An inn had food…
Jail terms for individuals causing serious injuries to babies and children in Wales. Welsh Child Cruelty Cases: Criminals Jailed for Hurting Babies Hurting babies and kids is awful. People who do this face serious penalties. It’s heartbreaking when kids suffer silently. Their injuries can last a lifetime. Here are some court cases about this. Cameron…
The West Midlands Combined Authority’s newly approved budget ensures no additional tax burden for residents despite transport levy increases. West Midlands Budget Approved No Extra Tax for Local Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. They met Friday, February 7th, to consider it. Councils will pay more to the transport fund, but…
Crime statistics reveal Newport Wales has the highest crime rate Blaenau Gwent and Cardiff follow closely behind Newport is Most Dangerous Place to Live in Wales Crime Stats Show A crime map just came out. It shows the most dangerous place in Wales. Police recorded over five million crimes in England and Wales up to…