The “zombie” sword a schoolboy used to murder a classmate was handed to him by Post Office workers, who reportedly failed to check his ID, despite it being sent as an ‘age verified’ item. Prabjeet Veadhesa was able to collect the deadly parcel after counter staff apparently deemed the 16-year-old …
Read More »Royal Mail jobs being advertised in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Royal Mail is currently advertising for hundreds of jobs across the country. The roles available in and around Birmingham include delivery drivers, vehicle technicians and cleaners. While the positions are certainly not always easy, with a lot of physical exercise involved in some cases, they are certainly rewarding, allowing employees …
Read More »Six coronavirus deaths across Birmingham and Midlands as UK toll rises by 87
The UK coronavirus death toll has risen by 87 today – including more Covid-19 deaths in Birmingham and the Midlands. There were two deaths at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. There was one death at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust respectively. As …
Read More »The rude street names that could increase your property value by £44k
Most people probably don’t pay too much attention to street names when house-hunting. But it turns out the first line of your address can affect how much your home is worth. Astonishingly, this is particularly true if it sounds rude. On average, many naughty names appear to actually boost property …
Read More »Houses you can buy at auction in Black Country for just £5k
Are you an avid bargain hunter? If so, you could be in luck as there are some absolute steals on the property market right now. Three houses all based in the Black Country are up for auction – all with a guide price of just £,5000. All houses are set …
Read More »Shouts of ‘disgusting’ as £1m travellers’ caravan site approved in Wolverhampton
A £1 million travellers’ site close to homes in one of Wolverhampton’s most deprived areas was already a ‘done deal’ before councillors formally approved it, claim “disgusted” residents living nearby. The temporary encampment, located on a former quarry between Dunstall Hill Trading Estate and Gorsebrook Road, had already been decided …
Read More »Work as Santa or as an elf: 10 great Christmas jobs to apply for now
Shops and businesses across the region are currently gearing themselves up for the busiest time of the year. And Christmas is when retails businesses, large and small, put out the call in a bid to get some extra help. Festive jobs can be a great way to boost your income, …
Read More »Royal Mail to close delivery offices to centralise services in Wolverhampton
Two local Royal Mail delivery offices are set to be relocated in order to centralise services in Wolverhampton. The moves come after a decline in letter and parcel deliveries, but Royal Mail said there won’t be any job loses following the decision and workers from Bilston and Wombourne will also …
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