MP Raises Concerns Over 'Revolving Door' Between Betting Shops and Off-Licences on Birmingham High Street Sunday, January 18, 2026 mp northfield birmingham highstreet bettingshops offlicences alcohol antisocialbehavior gambling policy Laurence Turner, the Member of Parliament for Northfield, has voiced his worries about the impact of having betting shops and off-licences side by side on a bustling Birmingham high street. Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Turner … Read More
Don’t Toss Toilet Rolls in January – Use Them to Boost Your Garden Sunday, January 18, 2026 toiletrolls gardening composting seeds weedcontrol pests frostprotection recycling seedstarting biodegradable January often finds gardeners busy preparing for the growing season ahead, even while the cold weather keeps many indoors. One unexpected gardening tip gaining attention involves saving your used cardboard toilet roll tubes. … Read More
Drivers Who Are Tailgated Warned They Face Fines and Licence Points for Brake Checking Sunday, January 18, 2026 tailgating brakechecking motoring drivinglaws road safety dangerousdriving fines penaltypoints dashcam driverbehaviour Tailgating is one of the most stressful and intimidating experiences motorists face on the road. While most drivers dislike being tailgated and wish offenders would be punished, many are unaware that reacting aggressively, … Read More
Complete Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Some Breaks Arrive Sooner Than You Think Sunday, January 18, 2026 birmingham school holiday dates term halfterm easter summer autumn christmas The 2026 school year in Birmingham is already underway, and many of us are eagerly anticipating the next getaway. With Easter arriving early next year, school holidays will follow swiftly. Knowing the Birmingham school term … Read More
HMRC Warns UK Self-Employed on £1,000 Earnings Rule Amid 2024/25 Tax Return Deadline Sunday, January 18, 2026 hmrc selfassessment taxreturn selfemployed paye capitalgains childbenefit paymentplan taxdeadline interestrates HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue fines to UK households who work for themselves if they fail to file a tax return despite earning over £1,000. According to the latest HMRC figures, more than 12 million … Read More
Midlands Bride Dies Seven Weeks After Wedding: A Push for Better Brain Tumour Trial Access Sunday, January 18, 2026 brain tumour clinicaltrials actbt braincancer research treatment patientinvolvement charity healthcare Natalie, a 31-year-old bride from Warwickshire, tragically passed away just seven weeks after her wedding, following a long battle with a brain tumour. Diagnosed in 2017, she endured intensive treatments including … Read More