£7m Expansion Proposed for Birmingham’s Beaufort School to Address Capacity and Behavioural Challenges Monday, December 8, 2025 birmingham education specialneeds schoolexpansion capacity safety behaviour infrastructure council beaufortschool Birmingham City Council is seeking approval for a £7 million project aimed at expanding and improving Beaufort School, a special education institution in the Bromford and Hodge Hill ward. The school, which caters to pupils … Read More
Warning for UK Households: Avoid Drying Clothes on Radiators This December Saturday, December 6, 2025 radiators drying clothes energy mould humidity heating health safety uk A strong warning has been issued to UK households about the dangers of drying clothes on radiators during the cold December months. Although it might seem practical, hanging damp clothing on radiators severely reduces their … Read More
New 30mph Speed Limits Implemented on 27 Major Roads in Birmingham Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic driving regulations transportation safety accidents motorists sport Birmingham has introduced new 30mph speed limits on 27 busy roads across the city, reducing the previous 40mph limits on these major routes. The change aims to enhance road safety, decrease the risk of accidents, and create a … Read More
Resident Pleads for Urgent Action as Tarry Road Flooded with Rubbish Saturday, December 6, 2025 flytipping birmingham rubbish waste enforcement community health safety environment recycling A Birmingham resident has issued a desperate plea for stronger enforcement as illegal dumping on Tarry Road in Alum Rock spirals out of control, severely impacting the community’s safety and well-being. Wajid Hussain reports … Read More
UK Households Urged to Test Electric Blankets After Safety Failures Friday, December 5, 2025 electricblankets safety oxfordshire consumerprotection onlinemarketplaces firehazard testing uk heating legislation UK households have been urged to check their electric blankets following alarming safety test results. Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team recently tested 920 electric blankets at county-wide events, … Read More
Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More