Over Half of West Midlands Teachers Report Homeless Children in Their Schools Sunday, December 28, 2025 homelessness education children westmidlands shelter teachers childwelfare housingcrisis mentalhealth socialservices More than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked at schools where at least one pupil was homeless in the past 12 months, according to new research by the charity Shelter. Out of 7,127 surveyed state school teachers … Read More
How the West Midlands Looked in 1963 – When The Beatles First Visited Saturday, December 27, 2025 westmidlands 1963 thebeatles rotunda birmingham history music culture architecture heritage In 1963, the West Midlands was on the cusp of transformation, blending its rich industrial heritage with the burgeoning energy of the 1960s cultural wave. That year marked the first visit of The Beatles to the region, an … Read More
The Most Dangerous Criminals Sentenced to Life in 2025 in the West Midlands Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder lifesentence birmingham gangcrime rape violence drugcrime westmidlands sentencing criminaljustice In 2025, over 25 individuals from Birmingham and surrounding regions were sentenced to life imprisonment — a reflection of the severity of their offenses and the judiciary’s commitment to public safety. Life sentences are the … Read More
Evil Killers Who Staged Their Spouses’ Suicides in West Midlands Face Justice Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder suicide westmidlands crime justice investigation conviction domesticviolence homicide trial In the West Midlands, three ruthless killers attempted to disguise their brutal murders as suicides, but in the end, justice prevailed. Ryan Timms, Mohamed Samak, and Amy Pugh each took the life of their spouse in violent … Read More
Everything We Know So Far After Man Stabbed to Death on Christmas Day Identified Friday, December 26, 2025 murder stabbing westmidlands police investigation crime christmas victim homicide assault A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Day as a man was fatally stabbed, prompting West Midlands Police to launch a murder investigation. The victim, whose identity has now been confirmed, suffered fatal stab wounds, leading … Read More
Photos from 1978 That Show How Birmingham Has Changed Friday, December 26, 2025 birmingham history 1978 westmidlands transformation urban photography landmarks architecture heritage Step back in time with these captivating photos from 1978 that reveal just how much Birmingham has evolved. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, these images capture a moment in the city’s history and … Read More