Jayne Thomson

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Gardening experts share top tips for fruit that needs to be planted in June

1 week ago | msn.com | Jayne Thomson |Ray Bonsall

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Gardening experts share top tips for fruit that needs to be planted in June

1 week ago | msn.com | Jayne Thomson |Ray Bonsall

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
I tried 'the best' Birmingham to beach train journey where you can see dolphins playing in the sea

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson

NewsopinionYou can travel from Birmingham New Street to Barmouth directBarmouth from the train (Image: Jayne Thomson-Bridgens)Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsAppWhen the sun is shining the beach calls and there is no better way to get there than by train - as long as there aren't any cancellations of course.
Huge Birmingham cordon live as Erdington roads closed after police incident

3 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson |Nick Horner

A huge cordon is in place in Birmingham due to a police incident. It stretches from Court Lane in Erdington at its junction with Goosemoor Lane and Witton Lodge Road in one direction. And where Court Lane meets Madehurst Road, further along. READ NEXT: Edgbaston fire live after 'rubbish sparks huge blaze' in Birmingham Hacourt Road is blocked off at both ends with a number of police and police vehicles there. It is believed to have been in place since around 2.30pm.
The six Birmingham city centre areas that could be subject to new strict rules

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson

Birmingham City Council are considering the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to combat ‘excessive noise levels’ in certain streetsNeedless Alley in Birmingham city centre where a PSPO could be introduced (Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)New measures could be introduced in some Birmingham city centre areas in a bid to tackle ‘excessive noise levels’ in some streets.
'Grand Designs' clause helping super rich build high-spec new homes

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Phil Norris |Jayne Thomson |Robert White

A 'Grand Designs' clause is enabling the super rich to build contemporary and high-spec new homes in the countryside - and there's no shortage of takersSwinhay House a 'Paragraph 84' property in Gloucestershire. Photo released April 2025.(Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The 'Grand Designs' clause, a lesser-known aspect of planning regulations, is allowing affluent individuals to erect spectacular modern estates within the Gloucestershire countryside scenery.
East Midlands Airport unveils new 'perfect desert island' destination

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson |Samuel Kalantzis

Boa Vista, one of the largest islands in Cape Verde, is now among the destinations from EMA after the Castle Donington-based airport confirmed the route earlier today (Tuesday, April 22)The new desert island destination(Image: East Midlands Airport)East Midlands Airport (EMA) has just announced a new destination for travellers, and it's the furthest spot you can now jet off to from the region.
For 200 years it was believed Shakespeare had an unhappy marriage - then a letter was found

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson

A previously "ignored" 17th century letter has cast doubt on the centuries-old consensus that the bard's relationship with his wife was unhappy and that he abandoned her in Stratford-upon-Avon Anne Hathaway's Cottage is at Cottage Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon (Image: Birmingham Mail)A centuries-old assumption that William Shakespeare abandoned his wife has been challenged by a previously overlooked 17th-century letter, which suggests the couple may have lived together in London.
Drivers face full major bridge closures with 'plan your journey' warning

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Robert Dalling |Jayne Thomson |Shannon Brown

National Highways has announced that it needs to complete its work to waterproof and resurface 1km of the cable-stayed bridge as part of its long-term maintenance planDrivers have been warned to plan ahead of a series of overnight closures on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge(Image: SWNS.com)Motorists travelling on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge between England and Wales are being urged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel as the final phase of resurfacing work begins.
Dunelm's 'buy of the Summer egg chair' that's 'so comfy' it's 'best thing I have ever bought'

1 month ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jayne Thomson

Dunelm shoppers are impressed with the stores Singapore Hanging Egg ChairDunelm shoppers love the 'Singapore Hanging Egg Chair'(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)When the sun is shining it's the perfect opportunity to sit in your garden and just relax - one luxurious way to do this is to purchase an egg chair for ultimate comfort.