Mayor visits historic building following restoration to provide new homes
An ornate Victorian building has been given a new lease of life after being lovingly restored to provide…
Midlands towns and cities named among poorest in England
Four West Midlands areas named in the top 20 deprived parts of EnglandHigh Street, West Bromwich in the…
Walsall listed buildings could be ‘reduced to rubble’ in housing development row
A Walsall couple restoring two listed buildings fear they will be reduced to rubble if concerns go unmet…
Redevelopment plans lodged for site of former Masonic lodge
Artist’s impression – © Wavensmere Homes/Glancy Plans have been submitted for the proposed £45 million redevelopment of a…
Hundreds sign petition backed by Pete Doherty
Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on Birmingham City Council to reverse its ‘divisive’ busking crackdown.…
Council supports totally quackers duck trail in Walsall
Walsall-based arts charity, RicNic has launched The Big Walsall Waddle walking trail this summer to celebrate their 21st…
‘Headphone dodgers’ targeted by new TfL campaign
A campaign encouraging people to use headphones when playing music on public transport is being rolled out in…
Top economist to advise on £2.4bn West Midlands investment programme
The Mayor of the West Midlands has appointed leading economist Bridget Rosewell CBE to provide independent advice on…
Sandwell residents to receive new recycling bags ahead of changes
Sandwell Council is gearing up to deliver brand new blue recycling bags to households across the borough ahead…
Former ‘nuisance’ pub to re-open as bar and grill
A former ‘nuisance’ pub in Wolverhampton will be allowed to open as a new bar and grill. The…