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Family who built house on driveway refuse to demolish it as they claim it's a 'gym'

Madam Pal Singh was given permission to build a single-storey garage but concerns were raised when a bigger property appeared.

Daily Record

Man who built detached house instead of garage on his driveway is ordered to tear it down

The resident claimed that the differences between what he was given permission to build - a single storey garage - and what he built - a two-storey home - were only "minor"

Daily Mirror

Edgbaston stadium unveils next phase of major regeneration plans

Warwickshire County Cricket Club is working with city council on new funding bid to support project which could include new hotel and employment skills centre

Birmingham Post

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Disabled mum who's only had 2 showers in 3 years feels like 'animal trapped in a cage'

Deborah Tipper, from Bordesley Green, in Birmingham, saw her physical health worsen in 2019 and is now having to sleep on a bed in the lounge and is unable to access her upstairs bathroom - leaving her unable to shower

Daily Mirror

Cancer patient slapped with 'unfair' £70 parking fine claims there were no signs

Robert Jones, 70, received the fine during the Commonwealth Games and says he has had sleepless nights after claiming there were no restriction signs along the street

Daily Mirror

Green light for controversial 550-unit apartment scheme in Digbeth

New build-to-rent developer Goodstone Living wins consent but planners warn over fire safety and possible impact on major rail scheme

Birmingham Post

Birmingham City Council spends £26.4m acquiring office block

The local authority's buyout of 9 Colmore Row is 'an investment in Birmingham's future success' according to council leader

Birmingham Post

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Britain's 'roughest nightclub' behind secret 'Red Door' is shut down

Police say the "nightclub" was notorious for deal drugs, as well as reports of stabbings, gunshots and several fights involving glasses being smashed at the venue

Daily Mirror

'Britain's roughest nightclub' shut down by police after stabbings and gangland activity

'This will come as a huge relief to local residents whose lives have been blighted by the anti-social behaviour and crime this venue attracts'

Wales Online

Homeless mum and kids kicked out of hotel to 'make way for Commonwealth Games guests'

Before being informed about shifting to Coventry, Fatima raised issues over lack of cleanliness and dusty condition of the carpet of the room causing breathing issues for her daughter

Daily Mirror

Commonwealth Games 2022: how Birmingham is becoming the UK's most liveable city

Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city by population, is currently in the international spotlight as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. To welcome the athletes and stage their events, the city has invested £788 million of public funding, including £594 million from central government.

The Conversation

Accenture launches recruitment drive for new Midlands hub

Global business consultancy will bring together its teams into single city centre location and plans to hire new staff for regional expansion

Birmingham Post

Man gets £1,000 of fines for driving in Birmingham - even though he's never been

Paul Murphy insists he has never been 'north of the Dartford Tunnel' yet has been hit with Clean Air Zone fines - and has been left trying to explain the mix-up to his wife

Daily Mirror

Tower Shock: Angry Residents ‘Left To Rot’ By A Council At A Mold-Infested Tower Block

More than 50 families reside at the high-rise where it "literally rains indoors" and has mold so thick it can "almost be tasted."

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Daily Mirror

Furious residents 'left to rot' in council tower block where MICE fall from ceilings

One occupant of the tower block in Birmingham said a mouse landed on his shoulder after dropping from a lift shaft, while one of his sons found the rodent in his bed at night

Wales Online

Residents 'left to rot' in mouldy and mice-infested tower block with leaking roofs

They say their lives are being made a living hell

Birmingham Post

Birmingham apartments approved despite concerns over night-time venues

Another residential development in the city's Gay Village has been handed the green light even though the application site neighbours bars and nightclubs

Birmingham Post

Deborah Cadman lands Birmingham City Council CEO role permanently

She was appointed to the post on an interim basis last summer

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Gran left homeless after gas blast killed her neighbour

Louby Lane's home is on the brink of collapse after fatal explosion at neighbouring property

Chronicle Live

DWP rules mean those who claim PIP could get up to £2,000 cost of living payment

Check our guide to see what you are entitled to receive

Nottingham Post

PIP claimants could get up to £2,000 cost of living payment - full guide and dates

Here is a full guide of what you could be entitled to and important dates

The Independent UK

More than half a billion pounds in public money paid to rogue housing providers in just one city

Exclusive: In Birmingham, £555m has been paid out in housing benefit in just four years to providers subject to watchdog action

Birmingham Post

Aston Villa launch consultation into major stadium expansion

Club plans to add more than 7,000 seats to Villa Park and create new community and commercial hub

Daily Mirror

Mum's fury as kids unable to breathe in 'death trap' tower block turned building site

"Everyone wants out" of the King's Norton city tower block which has been turned into a building site for 14 months, according to the fuming residents

Birmingham Post

Names of new Birmingham stations revealed

Pair of stations will be built on the Camp Hill line south of Birmingham and better connect suburbs such as Moseley and Kings Heath with the city centre

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