The Best Soft Play Centres in Birmingham Recommended by Local Parents Saturday, January 24, 2026 softplay birmingham parents children family playground indoor safety playcentre brummiemummies Finding the perfect soft play centre in Birmingham can be a challenge for parents looking for a fun, safe, and engaging environment for their children. Thankfully, members of the Brummie Mummies Facebook group have shared … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Lack of Data on Impact of Access to Work Reductions Friday, January 23, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment benefits jobloss support disabledpeople policy government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under scrutiny after acknowledging it does not monitor how many disabled benefits claimants have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs following cuts to Access to Work support. … Read More
Major UK Vegan Food Brand Pulled from Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons Amid Job Cuts Friday, January 23, 2026 vegan plantbased foodindustry jobcuts veganfoodgroup retail uk veganuary sustainability plantprotein The Vegan Food Group (VFG), a prominent British brand supplying vegan meals to major retailers such as Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons, is withdrawing its products from UK shelves and cutting 60 jobs across its operations. This … Read More
Major Bin Collection Overhaul Coming to Solihull This Autumn Friday, January 23, 2026 solihull waste recycling collections foodwaste council environment communication policy residents Solihull is preparing for significant changes to its waste collection system this autumn. The council has announced a “comprehensive communication campaign” to ensure residents are fully informed as weekly rubbish collections … Read More
Birmingham’s Historic Curzon Street Station Set for Restoration as Calls Intensify to Expedite HS2 Friday, January 23, 2026 curzon hs2 birmingham restoration heritage architecture railway planning preservation infrastructure Plans to restore Birmingham’s historic Curzon Street Station have been formally approved, marking a significant step in preserving one of the world’s oldest surviving examples of monumental railway architecture. However, … Read More
13 English Counties Set to Avoid UK Snow Bomb as Met Office Issues Warning Friday, January 23, 2026 snow metoffice winterweather snowbomb england scotland forecast weather uk winter A significant snow event is poised to sweep across much of the UK next week, with forecasts predicting up to 64 centimetres (almost 26 inches) of snow in some regions, particularly in the Scottish Highlands. However, relief … Read More