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New homes in Chadwick End get the green light from Solihull planners
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (302+ words) New housing development gets green light in Chadwick End A mini housing development in a rural Solihull village has been given the go-ahead. Applicant Peachstone New Homes originally brought forward the plans to Solihull Council last November. It proposed to…...
Listed Birmingham gem now unused - leaving 'gutted' community fearing for future
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (507+ words) One of Birmingham's most recognisable bingo halls has closed after 64 years - to the sadness of players who fear their community is being left with nothing. Mecca Bingo, just off one of the city's busiest roundabouts at Kingstanding Circle, shut its…...
Fleet of 40 supercars to file in to Bullring car park - when to spot them
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (312+ words) View from the Moor Street car park at the Bullring(Image: Kirsty Bosley) Selfridges, with its designer labels and sophisticated shopping, is no stranger to a visit from the occasional supercar driver. But this weekend no fewer than 40 of them…...
Autograph hunter saw ex-King as 'fair game' - and even let him borrow her pen
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (625+ words) Hilda Hutt, standing, watching the Duchess of Windsor sign her postcode along the Duke, in sunglasses, and their equerry. She was the Birmingham secretary who saw a former King as "fair game" - and whipped out a camera to capture her…...
UK's dirtiest airport named " and Birmingham makes the list
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (414+ words) Birmingham Airport was named in a study about cleanliness. (Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images) Airports are expected to be more packed than ever over the coming months as millions of travellers gear up for their summer holidays. With larger…...
Chef's oil trick for perfectly crispy fried eggs every time
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (396+ words) A chef has shared his thoughts on how to make the perfect fried egg and it's all about the oil(Image: PA) Few things are more rewarding than cooking a perfectly fried egg " a mouth-watering breakfast staple. Equally, few things…...
No driveway? You could pay more to charge your EV in these 20 council areas
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (198+ words) Birmingham Live The 20 councils where EV owners without driveways face higher on-street charging costs Residents without driveways in Staffordshire and 19 other UK council areas could face higher electric vehicle charging costs (Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images) Need to know:…...
Craig Gardner has left obvious Birmingham City legacy after exit
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (440+ words) Birmingham City confirmed the departure of Craig Gardner on Friday after five years running the football side of the club Craig Gardner's exit means Birmingham City's football staff is all change since Knighthead completed their takeover three years ago. Blues…...
'Exciting' "140k Tamworth town centre upgrade underway
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (316+ words) The lighting upgrade will cost "140, 629 to deliver, impacting more than 100 individual lighting installations across the town centre, including the Castle Grounds and St Editha's Church Tamworth town centre will 'shine brighter' after a huge smart lighting upgrade that will 'enhance…...
Extra bank holiday confirmed after government and King Charles approval
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (241+ words) A special one-off bank holiday has been announced by the King to take place in Scotland on Monday 15 June 2026 An extra bank holiday will take place NEXT WEEK - after approval from King Charles. A special one-off bank holiday has been…...