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All Angles UK attended the Tipton consultation as officials faced questions over what the proposed housing changes could mean for applicants. Share Sandwell’s housing crisis is forcing the council to consider some of the biggest changes to its housing register in years, and All Angles UK was inside the consultation at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton on Friday, speaking directly with housing officials about what the proposals could mean for thousands of residents. The meeting formed part of Sandwell Council’s public consultation on changes to the way people qualify for, are prioritised for and ultimately allocated social housing. The council’s own figures show the scale of the pressure: the register has risen from around 6,000 households in 2020 to more than 24,000 in 2025/26, while properties available to let annually have fallen from around 1,977 to just 1,268.  All Angles UK spoke directly with Louis Bebb, Housing Policy and Strategy ...

‘Masterpiece!’ Fans Say Buju Banton Has Returned to His Roots with Butterflies


Buju Banton has ignited a wave of excitement online with his new single Butterflies, and fans are making one thing clear: “The old Buju is back.” The track, released under VP Records, taps into a nostalgic reggae pulse that listeners say they haven’t felt in years. Many are calling it a spiritual return to form, praising the richness of his vocals and the unmistakable energy that defined his early career. One commenter summed up the mood perfectly: “Buju find it again — this is the Buju we love.”

Across the comment section, fans are reacting with a mix of gratitude, emotion and pure musical joy. Several listeners described the song as “uplifting,” “timeless,” and “a masterpiece,” while others highlighted how the Real Rock‑influenced production gives the track a classic reggae heartbeat. One fan wrote that the song gave them “goosebumps,” while another said it felt like “a breath of fresh air in modern reggae.” The consensus is loud: Buju has tapped into something powerful, and supporters are celebrating the return of that unmistakable Gargamel magic.

As the single continues to circulate, the momentum is building — and fast. Fans are already predicting Butterflies will become a standout hit from his upcoming album, with comments like “This one is going to run the place” and “Buju back pon him throne.” The reaction feels less like casual praise and more like a cultural moment, a collective recognition that one of reggae’s giants has stepped back into his element. And if the early fan response is anything to go by, Buju Banton’s new era is shaping up to be something special.

By: C. Granville

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