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New housing delivery hits levels last seen when the Berlin Wall came down
The latest statistics from the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Govt (MHCLG) show a very buoyant, if not somewhat ironic, set of results for new house building. The most recent, quarter four 2019 figures reveal that 49,590...2020-03-31 1143 0 -
MORE THAN 1-IN-10 WOULD DEFY PAVEMENT PARKING BAN
New research from YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals that more than 1-in-10 British motorists would defy a pavement parking ban if it was introduced following a government consultation. At present, in London it is illegal to park on the pavement, and...2020-03-31 1278 0 -
Residents praise bin crews during coronavirus crisis
Despite the challenge posed by coronavirus, the city’s waste collection crews, supported by other street scene staff, have continued to keep Birmingham clean – attracting many supportive messages. Images: Birmingham city council Notes have started...2020-03-30 1249 0 -
UK CV MANUFACTURING DOWN -13.6% IN FEBRUARY, AS SECTOR SUPPORTS FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
UK commercial vehicle production declined -13.6% in February, with 7,980 vans, trucks and buses manufactured, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance follows a bumper February in 2019 when...2020-03-29 1312 0 -
Second man charged with murder over cannabis farm killings
 A second man has been charged with murder following a robbery at a Dudley cannabis farm that ended with two men being fatally shot with a crossbow. Omar Ramzan, from Pensnett Road in Brierley Hill, was arrested on Monday in connection...2020-02-26 1871 0 -
Young Poet meets young poets for school challenge
Wolverhampton’s first Young Poet Laureate has been working with young poets at Merridale Primary School. Lizzie Stuart, a Year 12 student at Wolverhampton Girls High School, joined pupils at the Aspen Way school to help out...2020-02-25 1556 0 -
Islamic artwork goes on display in Bradford gallery
Islamic metalwork dating back as far as the 13th century has gone on display at the Cartwright Hall art gallery in Bradford.  The exhibition is called ‘Precious and Rare: Islamic Metalwork from The Courtauld Gallery’ – and it...2020-02-24 1722 0 -
HRH The Prince of Wales launches the British Asian Trust’s Midlands Chapter in Leicester
  HRH The Prince of Wales launched the British Asian Trust’s Midlands Chapter at City Rooms, Leicester  The Chapter will act as a catalyst for engaging the British Asian diaspora and the wider community in the region and will be chaired by local entrepreneur, Shahid Sheikh OBE The British...2020-02-23 1600 0 -
New online vehicle checker to help drivers prepare for clean air zones with charges
Online service to help drivers and businesses prepare for the introduction of clean air zones released. A new online service has gone live to help drivers and businesses to prepare for the introduction of clean air...2020-02-19 1072 0 -
Sneak Peek: First glimpse at BRAND NEW beauty concept from Holland & Barrett which lets customers refill their products and is made from recycled materials
Holland & Barrett to launch its first ever ‘clean & conscious’ beauty concept store next month The natural beauty dedicated concept space will be trialled at their NEW Birmingham Bullring Shopping Centre branch In addition to the concept launch, Holland & Barrett...2020-02-18 1840 0
