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
‘This is what we can achieve in Birmingham,’ say medics behind ‘game-changing’ diabetes trial Friday, January 23, 2026 diabetes type1 detection children birmingham trial research earlydiagnosis immunotherapy healthcare A pioneering study conducted in Birmingham has been hailed as a ‘game changer’ in the early detection of type 1 diabetes among children. The Early Surveillance for Autoimmune Diabetes (Elsa) trial, led by the University of … Read More
Mum Sends Daughter’s Friends Home from Sleepover After Kitchen Incident Saturday, January 17, 2026 sleepover kitchen discipline parenting children conflict respect mumsnet friendship householdrules A mother sparked debate after asking two of her 11-year-old daughter’s friends to leave her home during a sleepover over a kitchen incident. The girls were playing a game where they tried to make each other laugh while … Read More
I'm a Dietitian - Here's Exactly What I Give My Child to Fight Off Illness Tuesday, January 13, 2026 dietitian hydration illness children nutrition applejuice recovery immunity toddler health During the cold and flu season, it often feels like children come home from school or childcare with a new illness every week. Colds, flu, gastroenteritis, hand, foot and mouth disease, and norovirus spread quickly among kids … Read More
Solihull Council Children's Services Inspection Outcome Expected Next Week Sunday, January 11, 2026 solihull ofsted inspection children services council safeguarding improvement commission report The outcome of a crucial full inspection of Solihull Council’s children’s services is anticipated next week, according to council leader Karen Grinsell. Solihull’s children’s services came under national scrutiny following … Read More
Staff Numbers Cut as Solihull Council Tackles Financial Challenges Friday, January 9, 2026 solihull council staff resignation recruitment agency sickness budget children workforce Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce through a mutual early resignation scheme (MERS) and stringent recruitment controls as it grapples with budget pressures. Last spring, all council employees, excluding … Read More