MG Motor UK is furthering its promise to keep customers mobile during the coronavirus pandemic by offering a free-of-charge extension to all qualifying MG Roadside Assistance packages until the end of May. The revised policies will provide peace of mind to owners who are dependent on their car to help […]
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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 homes were completed in the three month period, the most of any quarter since […]
National price hike day will see eye-watering costs for Brits
IT’S NATIONAL PRICE HIKE DAY AND THINGS JUST GOT £4 BILLION MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE UK April 1st will see the cost of living rise by £158 for UK households New report reveals £4.2 billion in added costs for the UK’s 27.6 million households this year Almost £25 billion has […]
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 appearing in household windows and attached to bins, thanking the hardworking crews for their efforts […]
Trading Standards advise residents to be scam aware
Birmingham’s Trading Standards team are urging residents to be aware of a number of Coronavirus-linked scams which are targeting vulnerable people across the UK. Various text scams purport to be sent on behalf of the Government, offering payments to people ‘as part of its promise to battle COVID19’. Recipients are […]
NEW RULES ON MOT TESTING FOR LIGHT VEHICLES
Due to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. This will continue until confirmed otherwise. This will allow vehicle owners to continue to be able to get to work where this absolutely cannot […]
Residents must stay at home to reduce the spread of Coronavirus
Local residents must comply with the new measures introduced by the Prime Minister last night (23 March) in the fight against Coronavirus. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. It requires people to stay […]
New takeaway to be opened in Walsall Arcade
Chya Mustapha, the applicant, wants to convert the current existing shop based on Bradford Street, into the takeaway and eat-in shop he would like. He is currently in talks with the precinct owners about his proposal but he has been given a boost after Walsall Council planning officers granted permission […]
Sports fans and shoppers struck with fear by coronavirus?
Shop owners are becoming very worried about their business and sales as high streets and popular shops have become a lot more quieter, which is believed to be caused by the coronavirus pandemic. High streets around Walsall, Birmingham and West Brom were particularly quieter then usual. Birmingham’s St Patricks day […]
Major traffic signal upgrade in Walsall town centre this weekend
Please be aware that over the coming weekend there will be a major traffic signal upgrade taking place at the junction of A4148 Littleton Street West/Court Way and Stafford Street in Walsall town centre. Whilst the work is taking place it will be necessary to turn off the signals and […]